Tree service companies in Cincinnati tend not to deal with Christmas trees – we figure you have that handled yourself – but of course we pay attention to these trees. They are trees, after all.
Which trees tend to be the most popular for families to set up in their family rooms?
For starters, these trees are fir trees more than any other coniferous tree. Not pines, generally. And definitely never deciduous trees, always coniferous. But which fir trees?
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The Nordmann fir
This one hails from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Turkey. Its conical shape serves it well in Europe, and it is resistant to drought. A survivor, the Nordmann.
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The Balsam fir
The balsam smells lovely – it may be the most fragrant of the firs described here. These trees flourish in Canada, and naturally appear as far south as Pennsylvania.
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The Douglas fir
The western United States brings us the most Douglas firs. Washington, western Oregon, and central California are full of them. A popular music venue in Portland, Oregon, is even named after it: the Doug Fir Lounge.
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The Fraser fir
The Fraser started out in North America, and over time has arguably become the most popular Christmas tree species across the globe. The Fraser’s branches are strong. The needles are short, too (less than two centimeters), making the branches easier to adorn with ornaments. Perhaps most importantly for a Christmas tree, the Fraser fir is naturally shaped like a pyramid.
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The European silver fir
This beauty from central Europe comes from the mountains – specifically, the Carpathian Mountains, the Alps, and the Pyrenees. Since European Christians tend to hang candles in their trees rather than ornaments, the thinly-arrayed branches of the European silver fir are well-suited to candles, as the branches have enough space to prevent fires from catching.
