Christmas Tree Varieties
Posted on November 14, 2021
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, what kind of Christmas tree is best for me?
For many of us, putting up and decorating a Christmas tree is a staple part of the holiday season. Gathering with the family, pulling out boxes of handmade ornaments, and finding the perfect branch to put each one on is a time-honored tradition. For the truly adventurous, choosing a tree begins with a trek into our tree field with a saw in hand and seemingly limitless choices around you. At Van Wilgen’s we carry several varieties of Christmas trees, each with its own unique features. To help make the choice a little easier, we’ve compiled a few quick facts about our favorite tree options.
Fraser Fir
- All of our pre-cut trees are Fraser Firs, though we also have a selection available in the tree field
- Pre-cut trees range in size from 4 feet, up to 11 feet tall
- Trees in the field are up to 6 feet tall
- Needles are short, dark green with a silver underside
- Soft to the touch
- Very fragrant with excellent needle retention
- Branches are strong, making them great for heavy ornaments
Douglas Fir
- Trees are up to 8-9 feet in height
- Needles are long and light green in color
- Soft to the touch.
- Very full in shape.
- Extremely fragrant- smells like oranges!
- Best needle retention
Blue Spruce
- Up to 10 feet in height
- Needles are frosty blue in color
- Sharp to the touch…Kids & Pets be careful!
- Blue Spruce has the strongest branches making it the best choice for heavy ornaments
- Pleasant fragrance
- Good needle retention
Turkish Fir
- A Van Wilgen Favorite!
- Up to 7-8 feet in height (6-7 feet is average)
- Needles are dark green with a silvery underside
- Needles are larger and showier than that of Fraser Fir
- Soft to the touch
- Best fragrance and needle retention
- Sturdy branches are perfect for heavy ornaments
We look forward to seeing you soon!
