Fun fact, the douglas fir makes up nearly half of all Christmas trees grown in the United States. The name of this evergreen tree really says it all. The grand fir is a large tree native to the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. These giants can grow up to feet tall.
The grand fir features bicolored needles with yellow-green hues and a white stripe beneath the needle. This tree produces beautiful, thick foliage and gives off that wonderful spicy Christmas tree scent. Noble fir is yet another one of the more popular Christmas trees and can grow up to feet tall. The dense branches are evenly spaced along the trunk of this evergreen tree. Growing happily in the Pacific Northwest, the Noble fir displays needle-like leaves that tend to curve upward, making them a sturdy option for all of your Christmas decorations.
The concolor fir is often referred to as the white fir. The concolor fir can grow up to feet tall. Pine trees are evergreen conifers in the Pinus genus and are the most common coniferous tree around the world. Pine trees love their natural forest the most, but are also common options for Christmas trees.
The white pine features needles that grown in fascicles or bundles. With bluish-green hues and pointed tips, the branches of this Christmas tree are flexible and give off little to no aroma. This pine tree is not recommended for heavy ornaments or large decorations because the branches are not as strong.
Fun fact, the white pine is the largest pine in the United States. Mature trees can live up to years and grow to heights of about feet tall. Also referred to as the scots pine, this pine tree is another common Christmas tree option. Dark green foliage and sturdy branches equip the scotch pine: perfect for plenty of Christmas lights and decorations. This pine tree can grow anywhere up to feet tall. The needles range in color from blue-green to a darker green in the winter months and grow in fascicles or bunches of two.
The scotch pine is also known for its long term needle retention, meaning less clean up for you when Christmas ends. The Virginia pine can be easily identified due to its short and twisted needles that grow in pairs. This particular pine tree features short branches with dense foliage that respond well to trimming.
The Virginia pine is known as a small to medium-sized tree that can grow anywhere up to about 70 feet tall. Spruce trees are in the Picea genus which includes over 35 species. These particular types of trees tend to grow in the cooler climates and are common selections for the holiday season. The blue spruce, also known as the Colorado blue spruce, is loved for its waxy gray-blue needles that tend to curve upwards. Unlike the Douglas fir, Grand Fir needles are aligned in the same plane coming off the branch.
Grand Firs commonly grow only on the Pacific northwest coast. The Grand Fir is related to the white fir, and is also called the great silver fir, western white fir, Vancouver fir, or Oregon fir. It mostly grows at altitudes from sea level to 1, m. Noble Fir - one inch long, bluish-green needles with a silvery appearance; has short, stiff branches; great for heavier ornaments; keeps well.
These needles turn upward, exposing the lower branches. It's extremely aromatic, and while it is native to the West Coast, it is gaining popularity throughout the U. It's shape is similar to a Douglas fir but with a deeper, richer green. Known for its beauty, the noble fir has a long keep ability, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments, as well as providing excellent greenery for wreaths and garland.
Nobles are native to the Pacific northwest coast; the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California and the Cascade and Coastal ranges of Oregon and Washington. It closely resembles the California red fir.
Nordmann Fir - Photo at right. An excellent needle retaining species with soft glossy dark green needles. Nordmann Firs are the preferred Christmas tree of Europeans, with long, full, lush, dark green foliage, similar to a Fraser fir, but soft to the touch and with excellent needle retention. Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees can reach 60 feet in height with a spread of 25 to 30 feet.
Their soft and lustrous black-green needles stem from symmetrically arranged branches, producing the ideal pyramidal specimen for a Christmas tree. Nordmann Firs are also popular as ornamental trees in parks and gardens. This tree is very popular in Great Britain. Wikipedia has more information and does this grower's website. See the photo at right. White Fir or Concolor Fir - larger photo -.
They have good foliage color, good needle retention, and a pleasing shape and aroma. This variety has a dedicated following. Pines are a good compromise between firs and cypress: they look and smell more like a traditional Christmas tree, are easily pruned to a good shape in the field and grow well in the warmer climates. But they can produce a lot of sap and that is sticky.
Needle retention usually is very good. Pines grow almost anywhere. In hot climates, pines may be the only locally grown choice. Afghan Pines have soft, short needles with sturdy branches; open appearance; mild fragrance; keeps well; grown in Texas; native to Afghanistan, Russia and Paskistan. More info. Austrian Pine - dark green needles, 4 to 6 inches long; retains needles well;.
It was introduced to the United States in Historians suggest that it may have been one of the original Christmas trees, as it was worshipped by the Romans over years ago. Monterey Pine also called Radiata Pine -. Pinus radiata, commonly known as Monterey pine, insignis pine or radiata pine, is native to California and Baja California. It is the most common species of Christmas tree in Australia and New Zealand. Pine nuts have historically been an important food utilized by many Native American tribes.
It has dark green needles, 3"-5" in length, big and bushy. The branches are strong and hold decorations well and has very good needle retention. Native to North America. It occurs from Newfoundland west to Manitoba, and south to Pennsylvania, with several smaller, isolated stands in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia and West Virginia, as well as a few small pockets in extreme northern New Jersey and northern Illinois. It is not a common Christmas tree, as it requires a fair amount of shearing while growing to have a nice shape, and like all pines, sticky sap is a problem in a house.
Ponderosa Pine - needles lighter colored than Austrian Pine; good needle retention; needles 5" - 10" long. Scotch Pine - Photo - most common Christmas tree; stiff branches; stiff, dark green needles one inch long; holds needles for four weeks; needles will stay on even when dry; has open appearance and more room for ornaments; keeps aroma throughout the season; introduced into United States by European settlers. The color is a bright green. The most common Christmas tree in the U.
If you want a potted tree to use as a Christmas tree and then plant after Christmas, Scotch Pine work well for that. See photo at right and click here for a close-up photo of tree. It is small- medium in size and its foliage becomes extremely dense.
White Pine a. The largest pine in the U. Full and bushy, the Douglas fir is an ideal tree for big, open spaces. Looking for a tree that lasts? The Fraser fir is your pick.
Fraser firs are known as one of the longest-lasting species of Christmas trees. Though not as popular as the Scotch pine, the provincial tree of Ontario can be a beautiful display. The long needles make the White pine difficult to decorate, but they also give it a soft, feathery appearance.
White pines are a great choice for those who want a more natural-looking tree. As for scent, the White pine hardly has one! Fragrant and full of colour, the Noble fir is the top Christmas tree for making wreaths and garlands. Its branches are stiff enough to hold heavy ornaments, and flat enough to hang strings of lights.
Noble firs are the most versatile of the Christmas firs, and an all-around beautiful tree! It has sharp needles, a unique fragrance, and a decidedly off-colour name. But no other Christmas tree boasts the natural, silvery shimmer of the Blue spruce.
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