Trees

The Balsam Fir, a Wisconsin native, is a truly superb Christmas tree. It has short, 3/4”-1 1/2”, flat needles, that are rounded at the tip. The needles have no “stems” that attach them to the twigs but are singly attached and form a very soft feather-like spray of foliage. Its lovely dark-green color and its fragrant, fresh-cut aroma make it one of the most desirable trees on the market. It has very good needle retention. Nine to ten years in the field are required to produce a 6-8 foot tree.

Canaan (pronounced "Ka-naan", with emphasis on the last syllable) is a relative newcomer to the Christmas tree market. It has many similarities to both Fraser and Balsam Firs in growth and appearance. It has short, soft needles that tend to be medium to dark green on the top, and silverfish-blue on the underside. This tree is gaining popularity as a Christmas tree because of its strong branches and desirable color and aroma. It has very good needle retention. Nine to ten years in the field are required to produce a 6-8 foot tree.

Colorado Blue Spruce is a truly beautiful tree and is now in greater demand for a Christmas tree. Needle colors range from dark green to powdery blue with needles that are 1” long and are very sharp when touched at the tip of the needles. Blue spruce is finding increasing popularity as a Christmas tree as a result of its symmetrical form and attractive blue foliage. Additionally, needle retention is among the best for the spruces. When kept watered it has good needle retention. Nine to ten years in the field are required to produce a 6-8 foot tree.

The Fraser Fir is a beautiful Christmas tree and is becoming one of the most popular and sought after Christmas trees. Although they were native to the high elevations of the Appalachian Mountains, they have adapted well to the rugged Wisconsin climate. The needles are flat and short, 3/8”-1 1/4” long and have round tips. The dark green needles with silvery undersides and its pleasant fresh-cut aroma make this a frequently requested tree. The soft needles are pleasant to the touch. It has excellent needle retention. Ten to twelve years in the field are required to produce a 6-8 foot tree.

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