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This conical evergreen tree makes a perfect Christmas tree with its dark green needles and pleasant aroma.
The Picea engelmannii is a species of spruce with a pronounced pointy shape. It's endemic to western North America.
These are native to North America but have been grown in Britain for over two centuries. Unlike other Christmas trees on this list, the Douglas fir has a distinct citrus scent.
This gorgeous tree is pretty low maintenance and has very soft needles, making it a great choice for households with small children.
The Noble fir is commonly found in the forests of Washington and Oregon. Its branches are dense and sturdy. This tree can grow up to 230 feet (70 meters) tall.
This is one of the best-selling Christmas trees around the world. It's similar to the Norway spruce, but the needles don't fall as much. It doesn't handle heavy ornaments very well, but it has a lovely fragrance.
The Scots pine is Scotland's national tree. With its unique blue-green foliage, it's an excellent choice to add a touch of Caledonian charm to your Christmas.
The official tree of Colorado is a favorite across North America during the holidays. It's a pretty stylish choice, thanks to its symmetric shape and unique blue hue.
The Norway spruce became popular during Victorian times and it's still a popular choice today. It has a nice scent but its needles fall easily.
This is one of the world's most popular types of Christmas trees. The Nordmann fir is known for its long soft leaves, canonical shape, and for not shedding needles.
This tree, also known as the Concolor fir, has silvery foliage and an elegant shape, making it a great option for a Christmas tree.
The White spruce is a pretty dense tree with blueish needles. This bush-like tree looks great adorned with Christmas ornaments.
The Eastern white pine is an elegant tree with soft branches. Of course, you'd need to get a small one to fit in your home.
The Leyland cypress has nice soft foliage and a vivid green color, making it a great choice for a Christmas tree.
With its conical shape, the Red cedar makes a great Christmas tree. Despite the name, this tree is not actually a cedar. Instead, it's a juniper.
Native to the Southwestern United States, the Arizona cypress is known for its blue-silver foliage. It has a citrus-like aroma and can grow pretty tall too.
As the name indicates, this evergreen tree can grow to great heights. Native to northwestern North America, the Grand fir has dark green needles that look great with ornaments.
This dense conical evergreen tree is similar to the Balsam fir, but it has longer needles. It too makes a perfect Christmas tree.
Endemic to the Central Coast of California and Mexico, the Monterey pine has dark green and soft needles that will look great ornamented.
This tree, native to the mountains of South Korea, is known for its distinctive violet cones. The Korean fir works great as both an indoor and outdoor Christmas tree.
Red pine features long needles and reddish-brown bark and pine cones. This tree is native to Eastern North America and it's an excellent choice for Christmas.
Yes, these pines can grow very tall indeed. Their straight trunk and long needles make them very elegant trees.
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Native to the Pacific Northwest, Sitka spruce is the world's largest species of spruce. Of course, you can get a small one for Christmas!
Found in the mountains of Greece, this tree is also an excellent choice for decorating.
Also known as umbrella pine, parasol pine, and Mediterranean stone pine, this tree is native to Southern Europe. It's a nice choice for a Christmas tree before it reaches its full size.
Also known as Cryptomeria, and Sugi (in Japan), this graceful dense tree is a great choice for Christmas.
Unlike the other evergreen trees on this list, the Australian pine is a deciduous tree that loses its leaves at the end of the season. Also known as coastal she-oak and beach sheoak, this is a good choice for those looking for a unique alternative.
The Macedonian pine is a simple yet refined choice when it comes to Christmas trees. It's mostly found in Europe's Balkan peninsula.
Native to Eastern Asia, the Manchurian fir is a perfect choice for those wanting to add an Eastern charm to their Christmas.
Not all Christmas trees are created equal. In fact, there are quite a few varieties to choose from! Whether you're looking for a large or small one; with long or short needles; with a specific shape, hue, or aroma—we've got you covered. There are plenty of trees out there that look great with Christmas ornaments on them, so if you're in the market for one, then this gallery is for you.
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Not all Christmas trees are created equal. In fact, there are quite a few varieties to choose from! Whether you're looking for a large or small one; with long or short needles; with a specific shape, hue, or aroma—we've got you covered. There are plenty of trees out there that look great with Christmas ornaments on them, so if you're in the market for one, then this gallery is for you.
Click on and learn all about the different types of Christmas trees.