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Eastern Redcedar Leyland Cypress Colorado Blue Spruce
Branches of the tree are compact This cypress is one of the more An attractive blue-green foliage and
and form a pyramid-shaped crown. The popular Christmas trees in the a good symmetrical form is what attracts
trees should be a dark, shiny green southeastern United States. The tree many people to the blue spruce. The
color. The eastern redcedar is not a true will be very dark green to almost gray in Colorado Blue Spruce has an excellent
cedar tree, but a member of the juniper color. It has little aroma. Some people natural shape and requires little pruning
family. This tree can make a great choose the Leyland because it does not to look like the perfect Christmas tree. It’s
cut tree with a homespun look and a produce sap, which is great for those not very fragrant, but the tree needles may
pungent fragrance. with sap allergies. give off an unpleasant odor when crushed.
Scotch Pine Eastern White Pine Douglas Fir
A classic conical shape and very A delicate green color and The Douglas fir is one of the
good needle retention help make the long needles are found on this foremost Christmas tree species in
Scotch pine a popular tree to cut for tree. Another popular pine, the rich the United States. It has soft needles
the holidays. Scotch pines also are fragrance of the white pine may make that are dark green in color. Those
quite prevalent thanks to the tree’s it preferable to those who like their needles radiate in all directions from the
adaptability to a wide range of climates. homes to smell of evergreen. branches to give the tree a full look.
Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Maintenance DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 • indulge | 43
Another popular fir for Christmas is Nothing can guarantee the health and appearance of a tree
the Fraser fir. The needles are bicolored, after it is brought into a home. But choosing a recently
with dark green on top and silver on the cut tree that has good needle retention can help. Here are
bottom. More fragrant than its cousin, other tips for a long-lasting tree.
the Douglas, the Fraser also boasts a n Use a sharp saw to cut an inch off of the trunk base to
slender profile, which makes it suitable remove the sappy covering that forms from cutting. This
for smaller rooms. will improve water intake.
n Fill a tree stand reservoir with warm water. Expect
the tree to drink heavily in the beginning.
n Keep the reservoir filled every day and
check to see how much water the tree is using.
n Place the tree far from heaters or
other drying sources.
Branches of the tree are compact This cypress is one of the more An attractive blue-green foliage and
and form a pyramid-shaped crown. The popular Christmas trees in the a good symmetrical form is what attracts
trees should be a dark, shiny green southeastern United States. The tree many people to the blue spruce. The
color. The eastern redcedar is not a true will be very dark green to almost gray in Colorado Blue Spruce has an excellent
cedar tree, but a member of the juniper color. It has little aroma. Some people natural shape and requires little pruning
family. This tree can make a great choose the Leyland because it does not to look like the perfect Christmas tree. It’s
cut tree with a homespun look and a produce sap, which is great for those not very fragrant, but the tree needles may
pungent fragrance. with sap allergies. give off an unpleasant odor when crushed.
Scotch Pine Eastern White Pine Douglas Fir
A classic conical shape and very A delicate green color and The Douglas fir is one of the
good needle retention help make the long needles are found on this foremost Christmas tree species in
Scotch pine a popular tree to cut for tree. Another popular pine, the rich the United States. It has soft needles
the holidays. Scotch pines also are fragrance of the white pine may make that are dark green in color. Those
quite prevalent thanks to the tree’s it preferable to those who like their needles radiate in all directions from the
adaptability to a wide range of climates. homes to smell of evergreen. branches to give the tree a full look.
Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Maintenance DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 • indulge | 43
Another popular fir for Christmas is Nothing can guarantee the health and appearance of a tree
the Fraser fir. The needles are bicolored, after it is brought into a home. But choosing a recently
with dark green on top and silver on the cut tree that has good needle retention can help. Here are
bottom. More fragrant than its cousin, other tips for a long-lasting tree.
the Douglas, the Fraser also boasts a n Use a sharp saw to cut an inch off of the trunk base to
slender profile, which makes it suitable remove the sappy covering that forms from cutting. This
for smaller rooms. will improve water intake.
n Fill a tree stand reservoir with warm water. Expect
the tree to drink heavily in the beginning.
n Keep the reservoir filled every day and
check to see how much water the tree is using.
n Place the tree far from heaters or
other drying sources.
