FRASER FIR:

The Fraser Fir is one of the most popular types of Christmas Tree for good reason! The trees naturally grow in a lovely pyramid shape so don’t require much pruning, & their dense branches full of soft dark blue-green needles with silvery undersides are very attractive. Importantly, they are able to retain their needles for a long time (typically 6 weeks or so) after being cut. Their slim form makes them a good fit for smaller spaces. They feature strong limbs with an upward curvature that hold ornaments well & won’t sag under the weight of allll those ornaments you can’t wait to lovingly smother it with. A close relative of the Balsam Fir, the Fraser Fir is quite fragrant, & its scent really is best described as “Christmas” – like Balsam - a bit like pine with woody, earthy tones, & a hint of citrus.

Fraser Firs have been used as the White House Christmas tree more than any other species, & is the tree chosen for the banquet hall at Biltmore. I myself cannot hear ‘Fraser Fir’ without thinking of Harold & Kumar :)

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BALSAM FIR:

Being the most fragrant of all Christmas Tree varieties, The Balsam Fir remains one of the most popular & beloved. Quite simply put, they smell like Christmas in all of its magical glory & delight. The rich aroma is a clean & crisp, & refreshing & invigorating with piney & woodsy tones mixed with sweet & citrusy notes. Balsam Firs have an ideal shape, naturally growing in a desirable pyramidal form, & soft dark green needles. Like the closely related Fraser Fir, Balsam Firs are able to retain their needles for long period after being harvested, typically remaining for 5 – 6 weeks. Their sturdy branches will support oodles of ornaments, & their more elongated form makes a Balsam Fir an excellent choice for a small spaces.

For the qualities listed above (superior fragrance, lovely coloration, needle-retention, etc.) the boughs of the Balsam Fir are an excellent & popular choice for the making of Christmas wreaths, garlands, swags, centerpieces, & other holiday décor.

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DOUGLAS FIR:

The Douglas Fir has been one of the most popular types of Christmas Trees for over 100 years & remains a best seller today. They grow in a lovely pyramid shape naturally so don’t require much pruning to look their very best. Douglas Firs have a very full shape, so are great for larger spaces. The needles are soft & remain on the tree for about 4 weeks after having been cut. They have a fantastic fragrance that is fresh & clean, piney & woodsy, & sweet with hints of citrus.

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BLUE SPRUCE:

The Blue Spruce, a timeless classic beloved for their stunningly beautiful signature silvery-blue color, remains one of the most popular types of Christmas trees. Their dense branching provides a full appearance & their sturdy branches hold the weight of ornaments well. Spruce trees retain their needles for around 4 weeks after being cut if they are kept well hydrated. The fragrance is delightful, with a scent of cool pine & crisp woods that is clean & Christmasy. Capturing the essence of a stroll through a pine forest, Blue Spruce manages to be both refreshing & invigorating as well as warm, inviting, & relaxing with woody earthy undertones.

And, guess what the living Christmas Tree on the White House’s south lawn is? Yep, you got it – it’s a Blue Spruce!

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Photo Credits
19 By Wallace Howe from Canada - Family Road Trip to Newfoundland July 12th-28th 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0, httpscommons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid=80252221
20 By Famartin - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, httpscommons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid=62696040
21 By R. A. Nonenmacher - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, httpscommons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid=37446624