These Are the 10 Best Types of Christmas Trees
These Are the 10 Best Types of Christmas Trees
Christmas is already just two months away—which means it will soon be time to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it for the season. Of course, no two Christmas trees are alike and there are plenty of tree types to choose from. Below, have a look at our selection of the 10 best types of Christmas trees in order to figure out which one is best for you and your home. And don't forget to peruse our Christmas decorating tips here and here!
1) Fraser Fir
The most quintessential Christmas tree is arguably a Fraser fir, given its appealing scent and durability. Plus, it's great for hanging ornaments.
2) Douglas Fir
Also known as the Pseudotsuga menziesii, the Douglas fir is a pine tree that's native to western North America, and is one of the most popular type of Christmas trees here as a result.
3) Eastern White Pine
The Eastern White Pine is a large pine tree originating from eastern North America and is also known as pinus strobus.
4) Norway Spruce
With the largest cones of any spruce, the Norway spruce tree is native to Northern, Eastern, and Central Europe. It's a classic Christmas tree choice.
5) Noble Fir
Abies procera (or, commonlyly known as the noble fir tree or the red fir) is native to the Cascade Range and Coast Range mountains in California, Oregon, and Washington.
6) Colorado Blue Spruce
The Colorado blue spruce tree (also known as the green spruce, white spruce, and Colorado spruce) can be found in spots like Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.
7) Balsam Fir
Abies balsamea, or the balsam fir, originates from much of eastern and central Canada, as well as the northeastern United States.
8) White Fir
The white fir is a coniferous tree in the Pinaceae pine family, stemming from Oregon, California, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.
9) Canaan Fir
Canaan fir trees grow up to 50 feet tall and are native to the mountains of West Virginia.
10) Leyland Cypress
If you or anyone in your life is allergic to Christmas trees, a Leyland cypress tree should do the trick, as it doesn't have a strong scent, nor does it produce sap.
House Beautiful examines the 10 best types of Christmas trees to decorate your home with.