There are over twenty types of Christmas tree grown and sold in the United States. From firs and spruces to pines and cypresses, each tree has its own appealing characteristics. To learn more about different types of Christmas trees, check out the links on this page.
Popular Christmas Tree Choices
- Fraser Fir
- Noble Fir
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Grand Fir
- Balsam Fir
- White Fir
- Eastern White Pine
- Douglas Fir
- Scotch Pine
- Norway SpruceAbout.com: Top Ten Choices for Christmas Trees
References
Fast Facts
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Christmas Day is December 25
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In 2009 Christmas falls on a Friday
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Many Christmas trees give off a citrus aromaUniversity of Illinois: Christmas Trees and More
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Blue and white spruces tend to try out faster when kept indoorsNashua Telegraph: Pros and Cons of Each Christmas Tree
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Three grades of Christmas trees
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Pines are most likely to lose their needles earlyChristmas is Coming: Decorating a Christmas Tree
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One can tell the freshness of a Christmas tree by the elasticity of its branchesChristmas is Coming: Decorating a Christmas Tree
