Picking out a Christmas tree is an exciting holiday tradition for so many of us. And what defines the “perfect” tree is as unique as the person or family selecting it. To make choosing a little easier, we’ve divided our collection of fresh-cut trees into three groups based on their overall structure and shape: Alpine, Tree Farm, and Classic. In each, you’ll find distinct differences in texture, color, and fragrance. Each tree is shown fully open and suspended in the air, so you’ll know exactly how your Christmas tree looks before you take it home. And with so many to choose from, we can help you find a beautiful choice for any budget.
Here we share about the trees in our collection and offer a few tips to help you find the perfect one for your home this holiday.
Before You Visit
Before you visit our fragrant forest of fresh-cut trees, it’s a good idea to give some thought to the space where your tree will stand when it gets home. To start, measure your ceiling height. Then decide how much floor space you’d like the tree to occupy – don’t forget about the presents to go with it. You’ll also want to think about how you like to decorate for Christmas. Do traditional and nostalgia guide your style? Or are you into a more open, architectural look for your tree? With these answers as your starting point, you can be confident in finding the perfect tree – whether it’s from our Alpine, Tree Farm, or Classic selection.
Alpine
The trees in our Alpine selection have that fresh-from-the-forest look. They’ve been allowed to grow in a more natural, untamed way which creates an open-branched structure perfect for a modern, minimal design aesthetic. Within the Alpine selection, you’ll find Fraser fir and Victorian Fraser fir.
Fraser Fir
Fraser fir is known for its incredible fragrance and its lovely blue-green needles that are held on slightly upward-turned branches. Sturdy branching and strong needle retention are two more reasons why this is the country’s most popular fresh-cut Christmas tree.
Victorian Fraser Fir
With plenty of open space between its sturdy branches, our Victorian fir has a unique sculptural quality that serves as its own beautiful focal point – even with minimal decorations. This style of fir hasn’t been sheared which allows its natural form to show.
Tree Farm
Our Tree Farm collection features varieties that grow well here in the Midwest. These trees are full in shape with soft needles, a little heavier branching, and a subtle citrus scent.
Concolor Fir
Concolor fir is a dense tree with beautiful blue-green coloring. The needles are soft and densely packed, making them the most popular choice if you’d like to add a blanket of snowy white flocking to your tree.
Douglas Fir
Douglas fir has somewhat flexible branches with a gentle downward turn. Its bright green needles are longer and softer than many of our other trees – and they emit an even sweeter fragrance if you rub them.
Classic
The trees in our Classic selection have that dense, conical shape that so many of us identify as the classic Christmas tree silhouette. Their sturdy branches are ready to hold lots of ornaments and fill your living space with the nostalgic fragrance of the season.
Balsam Fir
Closely related to Fraser fir, Balsam fir is also famous for its fragrance – that classic scent that fills the home through the holidays. Flat and thick along the stems, the dark green needles retain well on the tree, and the branches have a bit more flexibility than Fraser fir.
Noble Fir
Noble fir is remarkably symmetrical, and its stiff, slightly upturned branches are arranged in defined layers – perfect for hanging lots of large ornaments. Its needles are a deep, bluish-green and twist upward to reveal their silver undersides.
Premium Fraser Fir
Our Premium Fraser fir has been nurtured and hand-selected for its pleasing uniformity in shape and texture. This tree is extra dense – packed with branches and needles that hold lots of special ornaments while radiating that nostalgic holiday scent.
Now, for the Height
After you’ve settled on a Christmas tree with the right structure and fragrance for your space and style, it’s time to look at height. Scale is important, and in general, a Christmas tree looks best when it reaches to about 6” below the ceiling in your space. If you plan to use a tree topper, that clearance should increase to 18”. And be sure to allow for about 4” at the base of your tree for the tree stand too.
Care Tips
Once you’ve found your Christmas tree, we’ll make a fresh cut on the trunk for you and load it onto your car. When you get home, you’ll want to place the tree in water within two hours of cutting to prevent the trunk from sealing itself off with sap. For maximum beauty and safety, use a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water. Keep in mind that a 7-8’ tree may absorb a gallon of water each day for the first few days, so plan to refill your tree stand daily and be sure not to let the water level drop below the bottom of the trunk. With consistent moisture and by avoiding spaces with direct heat – from a vent, furnace, or fireplace – your tree will keep its beautiful look for a month or more.
Let’s Find the Perfect Tree
Picking the perfect fresh-cut Christmas tree is a favorite holiday tradition that we look forward to sharing with you every year. And with trees starting at just $29.99, it’s easy to fill your home with that fresh evergreen scent for the holidays. If you need help deciding which tree is right for you, just ask our team of experts – we’re here to make the entire process easy for you, and we love knowing that you’re driving away with the perfect Christmas tree.
