What Type of Christmas Tree Should I Buy?

By Adriana Copaceanu

Christmas trees came to America by German immigrants that settled in Pennsylvania. It's believed that the Christmas tree tradition started in Germany as far back as 700 A.D. Since that time Christmas trees have been available for sale in the United States. Just like many other trees Christmas trees come in many different types. Here you'll find out about the most popular Christmas trees.

When picking out a Christmas tree you have to make sure you pick out the right size. Get one that too big then you have no room to put anything else where you place the tree and you will have a hard time reaching the higher places on the tree to put all of your ornaments. If you go to a Christmas tree shop and let them know the dimensions of your room they will give you a good idea of the shape and size Christmas tree that will fit in your room.

The top of the line tree you will find in many Christmas tree shops is the Douglas Fir. These are known to be full and usually a perfect pyramid shaped or cone shaped tree. These are the ones you will see in most movies. They are a great color and shape, with firm branches to hang your ornaments onto. Other Christmas trees that fit into this area are the Fraser, Noble and Balsam Firs.

Some other cone shaped Christmas trees that you see at most of your tree lots are Virginia and Scotch Pines, Norway Spruce and the Eastern White Pine. These all have short dense branches that make them great for holding lots of ornaments and other decorations. These are the ones most people have had for many of years in their house. They will usually last a few weeks after Christmas as long as you keep watering them frequently. When purchasing any fresh tree make sure to have them give the bottom a fresh cut. This will allow the Christmas tree to get the water it needs much better and help the tree last longer.

With all the great types of Christmas trees out there, you always have one drawback. They don't last that long and then you need to clean up all the dead needles and toss it out. That is where the artificial Christmas trees come in. These will not only last for seven to ten years but they will also have the perfect shape. You can find them at any Christmas tree shop and they have just as many varieties as real ones. You can even get them with lights already put on to make set up a breeze. No more clean up and no more hunting around for the perfect tree every year.

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