- Fraser Fir: flat dark green needles, ½” to 1” long, silvery white bands on lower side of needles, excellent needle retention
- Balsam Fir: flat dark green needles, ¾” to 1-1/2” long, silvery white bands on lower side of needles, good needle retention, excellent fragrance
- Grand Fir: shiny dark green needles, 1” to 1-1/2” long, thick foliage, good needle retention, strong fragrance
- Douglas Fir: soft, flat needles, ½” to 1-1/2” long, vary from green to blue-green in color, excellent needle retention
- White Spruce: short stiff needles, ½” to ¾” in length, needles are pointed and almost rectangular in cross section, capable of holding heavy ornaments, fair needle retention
- Colorado blue spruce: prickly needles, 1″ to 1 1/2″ in length, silvery-blue needles, capable of holding heavy ornaments, good needle retention.
A typical Christmas tree takes approximately 8-10 years to grow to a height of 6’-8’. During these growing years, Christmas trees produce oxygen for the atmosphere, provide nesting areas for birds and other wildlife and help to prevent soil erosion caused by wind and rain. To ensure that your Christmas tree retains its beauty and freshness, we suggest you mount your tree in a water-holding stand, and water it daily.