By Kansas Living on November 1, 2024
Christmas Tree Types
Find the perfect tree for your home this holiday season
Frasier Fir
This is one of America’s most popular Christmas trees! With blue-green needles with silvery undersides, this tree has stiff branches that hold up well to ornaments and decoration. Excellent needle retention and pleasant scent make this Appalachian grown tree a great choice for the holidays!
Scotch Pine
Grown specifically for Christmas trees in the Midwest, this variety is a favorite among the Christmas tree traditionalists. Dark green needles and dense branches adorn this needle-retaining tree. Scotch Pine is also a more economical choice!
Noble Fir
This stately tree features short blue-green needles. With some of the best needle retention among Christmas trees, the Noble Fir makes a wonderful addition to any holiday décor! This tree has stiff branches and can handle heavy ornaments. This is the kind of greenery used to wreaths and garlands.
Nordmann Fir
One of the darkest firs, the Nordmann has glossy, dark needles. The structure is a tiered or layered sort with study branches. This tree also has little to no fragrance, making it a good choice for those looking for minimal tree scent in their home.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Grown in the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes regions, the Colorado Blue Spruces is a very distinct tree species. With its silver-blue needles this creates for a cool winter display in the home. Watch out! The needles on this tree are quite sharp. This tree si best displayed for 2-3 weeks before needle retention in compromised.
Douglas Fir
Perhaps one of the more classic choices, the Douglas Fir has dense, soft light green needles and a pleasant scent. It has branches not as stiff as other species so the decorated more light-weight ornaments. This is also and excellent choice for budget-conscious consumers.
White Pine
White Pine is a conifer with dense, soft green needles. The white pine can grow very tall. For consumers that have a high ceiling and want a larger tree, the white pine is the way to go! Simple white lights can show off the natural beauty of this tree. Its needle retention makes it suitable for wreaths or other greenery.
Leyland Cypress
Among most popular Christmas trees, this cypress features dark, green-gray foliage. It has very little smell and a unique, full shaping. Its branches have a feathery appearance which are suitable for light-weight decorations. From the South, these trees need special care including regular watering and a warm home.
No matter your style or space, there’s a Christmas tree to make your holiday season bright. Kansas tree farms offer plenty of choices, from classic, aromatic firs to unique, colorful spruces. You can find the perfect tree to create a warm, festive atmosphere that truly feels like home.