When choosing your farm fresh Christmas tree it is best to know the traits of each tree to see which would best suit your needs. The following is a breakdown of each type of tree grown at Snow-Crest and it's ideal use.


WHITE PINE: Known as the largest pine in the U.S., the White Pine has soft, flexible needles and is bluish-green in color. Needles are 2 ½ - 5 in. long and are a very economical choice. White Pine's have good needle retention, but have little aroma and are not recommended for heavy ornaments.

FRASER FIR: The Fraser fir has branches that turn slightly upward. They have good form and needle-retention and are dark blue-green in color. They have a pleasant scent and have excellent shipping characteristics. Often considered to be the Cadillac of Christmas trees, the Fraser fir was developed for its beauty and needle retention and consistently remains a beloved favorite by many.

White Pine
Fraser Fir


COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: Often used for stuffing pine-pillows, the sharp needles of Colorado blue spruce are 1 - 1 ½ in. in length. Often considered the traditional Christmas tree, this species is bluish-gray in color, has good symmetrical form and has an attractive blue foliage.

Blue Spruce


BALSAM FIR: These needles are 3/4 - 1 ½ in. in length and last a very long time. This tree has a dark-green appearance and retains its pleasing fragrance throughout the Christmas season.

 

Balsam Fir
 
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