Tree Selection
NOBLE FIR: These needles turn upward, exposing the lower branches. Known for its beauty, the noble fir is a hearty, long-lasting species, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments. The species is growing in popularity and is also widely used in the greenery business to make wreaths, door swags, garland and other Christmas products.
Sizes Available: 4 to 15 feet and some even bigger! Some are bushy, others are very open with long beautiful limbs.
Price Range: $30 to $100 for the very big ones.
GRAND FIR: The grand fir is one of the tallest firs, reaching heights of 300 feet. It is easily distinguished from other Pacific Northwest firs by its sprays of lustrous needles in two distinct rows that are usually horizontally spread so that both the upper and lower sides of the branches are clearly visible. The needles are 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with glossy, dark-green tops.
Sizes Available: 5 to 10 feet and bigger
Price Range: $35 to $75
DOUGLAS FIR: These soft needles are dark green-blue in color and are approximately 1 - 1/4 inches in length. The Douglas Fir needles radiate in all directions from the branch. When crushed, these needles have a sweet fragrance. Nationally, it remains one of the most popular Christmas trees species.
Sizes Available: 4 to 20 feet
Price Range: $20 and up
Table toppers and "Charlie Brown's" (unusual shapes) from $7.50 and up.