7+ Top Types of Real Christmas Trees
A brief overview of your choices
Although I now use an artificial tree thanks to allergies, I will always love a real Christmas tree. The fragrance. The color of the needles. Even just the way it seems to add a freshness to the house.
But did you know that there’s not just one kind of Christmas tree?
There are several types of real Christmas trees, all of which are a cheaper choice over artificial. The most common types of Christmas trees are the six-foot Scotch pines, which fit nicely into the average home living room. These are the ones you probably picture when you think of a Christmas tree. And they’re often the ones artificial trees are modeled after.
But there are several others.
One type of Christmas tree is the Deodar cedar, which has blue-green short needles with pendulous needle tips. Its name is Sanskrit for “timber of the gods.” Another cedar, the Eastern red, has shiny dark green leaves and gives off a great scent, though it’s sticky to the touch and will only last 2–3 weeks. As this tree dries out quickly it is best used in a humid climate.
One of the most popular of Christmas trees in the southeast part of the U.S. is the Leyland Cypress, with dark green or gray foliage. Its branches are feathery and its scent is…
