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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 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 unique features. To help make the choice a little easier, we’ve compiled a few quick facts about our favorite tree options.
Fraser Fir
- Pre-cut trees range in size from 4 feet up to 11 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
- Soft to the touch
- Very full shape
- Extremely fragrant – smells like oranges!
- Best needle retention
Blue Spruce
- Up to 10 feet in height
- Needles are a frosty blue color
- Sharp to the touch…Kids and pets be careful!
- 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)
- Dark green needles with silvery undersides
- Needles are larger and showier than 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!