The best real Christmas tree for you Using our expert guide, you will hopefully have been able to get an idea of what to look out for when choosing the best Christmas tree for your home and your family. For expertly tailored advice, visit your local Christmas tree farm or grower. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Best for classic shape - Nordmann Fir. John Lewis. John Lewis johnlewis. Best for narrower fit - Fraser Fir. Best for unusual colour - Blue Spruce.
Best for iconic Christmas smell - Norway Spruce. Primrose primrose. Photo: lowes. This evergreen is a staple in most Christmas tree lots, loved for its full pyramid-like shape and long-lasting needles. The soft, shiny needles that grow on all sides of its branches, making it appear even fuller!
But if the branches have been sheared, it can become too dense and difficult to decorate. For the subtly sweet aroma alone, this evergreen is worth considering. Photo: amazon.
When it comes time to decorate, be aware that balsam fir trees have soft, flexible branches—not the best choice for heavier ornaments. You might stick to lightweight DIY ornaments , paper chains, popcorn strands, tinsel, ribbons, or simple twinkling lights. The real McCoy has even more to offer: Fraser firs take a delightfully full pyramidal shape, with sturdy branches fit to support heavier ornaments—not to mention, room enough between branches to hang bigger bulbs in the first place.
The tiny baubles, chocolate tree decorations and fairy lights are all packaged in beautiful paper envelopes, and the golden pop-up pot adds an extra dose of Yuletide magic. Waitrose is the only supermarket to sell noble firs, which are less common than nordmanns and known for its classic Christmas tree profile, their beautiful blue-tinged branches and their strong scent.
High rainfall and minimal frosts produce healthy, plump trees which will — when cared for correctly — last well beyond Christmas Day. We were especially smitten with the lush, two-tone foliage a combination of dark green and pale blue and the wide-open spread of the branches, which means plenty of room for decorations of all shapes and sizes.
Available from 48 Waitrose stores nationwide, including Wimbledon, Chester, Cambridge and Abergavenny. Christmas Trees Direct gets bonus points for allowing customers to select a delivery slot — a simple but stress-reducing feature more companies should offer.
We also loved the wider range of sizes, from a pint-sized four-footer to a towering foot specimen. Our 6ft nordmann fir came wrapped in easily-removable netting great news for those concerned about Christmas-themed contributions to landfill and had a perfect, triangle like profile with no gaps or holes.
We also loved the high fir cone count. As is typical for a Korean fir, the foliage was bushy and bright, with a silver-tinged underside and blue-grey cones which gave the tree a snow-dusted look. Our fir came with a sturdy wooden support to help it keep its shape, and plastic packaging albeit recyclable printed with detailed care instructions — a godsend for those keen to ensure their tree goes the distance. Aldi recently started selling real Christmas trees, offering some of the best prices on offer.
Available from Aldi stores nationwide. If fragrance is a top consideration of yours too, you might also want to check out a Balsam Fir or White Fir, which we've noted ahead! There's a perfect tree out there for everyone, whether you're looking for one that's low-maintenance, great for small spaces, or is simply pretty. Traditionalists will probably prefer the classic White Pine or popular Douglas Fir, while those who want something a little outside of the box might enjoy the Leyland Cypress.
Anyone who hangs cherished DIY Christmas ornaments each year should explore the White Spruce with its short, stiff needles that can withstand heavy ornaments and decorations. Of course, there are always artificial Christmas trees to shop—we've included one that looks so real maybe The Pioneer Woman herself wouldn't mind okay, that's a big maybe!
So, if you're curious to explore all the top Christmas tree varieties to find what will look best in your home, then read on for 12 awesome picks. In the market for a classic Christmas tree with that traditional look?
You have to pick a White Pine with its long, soft needles that don't shed too much which makes for easy cleaning. It's the largest pine tree in the country and grows along the East Coast and northeast Iowa.
Expect short, stiff, and strong needles on the White Spruce. It's a great option for hanging lots of ornaments and heavy decorations. Keep in mind that you won't get that classic Christmas tree smell—the White Spruce is known for the unpleasant scent its needles give off when crushed, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
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