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
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