Heres how four trees stack up for multiple purposes during our holiday celebrations.
The best evergreen Christmas trees are already our favorites.
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Spruce, pine, or fir?
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That is the Christmastime question.
And the truth is, theres no one right answer.
Is your prerogative a grand, full tree with lots of room to hang lots of jolly lights andgarlands?
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Or perhaps you need a strong Christmas tree to support a trove of heavy, vintage ornaments.
Or are you an eager decorator in need of a tree that will last from November first through Epiphany?
No matter how your preferences rank, weve got you covered.
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Our ranking is a scale of one to four, with four being the best performance.
Heres how these favorite evergreens measure up.
North Carolina produces the majority of Fraser fir Christmas trees.
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It requires from seven to ten years in the field to produce a 6-7 foot tree.
Slightly longer needles boost its fullness, but avoid hanging heavier ornaments on its more delicate branches.
The needles are approximately 1 to 1 12 in.
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Douglas-fir needles radiate in all directions from the branch.
When crushed, these needles have a sweet fragrance.
Needles are 212 5 inches long.
White pines have good needle retention, but have little aroma.
They are not recommended for heavy ornaments.
We can see this as a full presentation, laced with ribbons and delicate lights.
This tree retains needles well, and the notorious scent makes it a favorite.
The forest feels so close with this species in your home.
One more thing about those fragrant, beautifully bluish needles: They are sharp!
