When it comes to choosing the perfect Christmas tree, there are many factors to consider. Is it prone to drying out? Does it look good with ornaments? What about the sturdiness and appearance of its branches? To help you decide, we’ve made a list of the most popular Christmas trees in nature and what makes them special.
What Are The Most Popular Christmas Tree Types?
Fir, spruce, and pine evergreens are often chosen as Christmas trees because of their classic, full shape. Read on for the best types of Christmas tree varieties and find out why they’re part of holiday decorating traditions for many families.
9. Eastern White Pine Christmas Tree
The branches of white pines are softer and more flexible than other pines, so they’re often used in wreaths and garlands. However, this flexibility means that branches may not support heavier ornaments and décor. If you are looking for a tree with dense foliage and prefer minimal decorations, consider the Eastern White Pine.
8. Eastern Red Cedar Christmas Tree
This one is the South’s favorite tree. It has dark, shiny green needles, and its branches are light but compact. This tree has very aromatic yet prickly needles that form a pyramid-shaped crown. The Balsam Hill Grand Canyon Cedar® is an artificial Christmas tree inspired by this popular evergreen.
7. Norway Spruce Christmas Tree
The Norway Spruce is a beautiful tree with full, dense branches. However, it has a short shelf life and needs a lot of care and attention especially when its needles start to fall out. This tree species is a good option if you don’t plan on keeping your Christmas tree up for more than a week or two.
If you want a tree that lasts without ever having to worry about falling needles, then our BH Norway Spruce™ is exactly what you need.
6. Scotch Pine Christmas Tree
The Scotch Pine features vivid greens in complementary hues. It has resilient yet sharp needles, so be sure to wear thick gloves while decorating this tree. Its refreshing aroma will last the entire season, making it worth the effort.
Balsam Hill’s Scotch Pine Christmas tree features the same distinct tree profile and color detail, allowing you to enjoy its beauty for many seasons. Infuse your home with our Scents of the Season™ fragrance oils—it will feel just like you brought home a fresh-cut evergreen.
5. Douglas Fir Christmas Tree
The Douglas Fir features a naturally wide cone shape, so it won’t need much trimming to have a traditionally full profile. It’s a beautiful Christmas tree with soft, long-lasting, and fragrant needles. You can find this fir variant easily in tree lots across the country.
If you want this evergreen to grace your home for years to come, the Balsam Hill Durango Douglas Fir® Wide is a great alternative.
4. Colorado Blue Spruce Christmas Tree
With a beautiful conical shape, the Colorado Blue Spruce has strong limbs perfect for heavy ornaments. It’s also known for its unusual blue-hued foliage, which can appear silvery from certain angles.
Balsam Hill’s Classic Blue Spruce® tree brings you all the qualities you love with its lush silhouette and distinctive sturdy branches. Its two-toned needles with blue-green and silvery hues make it appear just like the real thing. If you want the look of a traditional Christmas tree at a great value, then this is the best Balsam Hill Christmas tree for you.
3. Balsam Fir Christmas Tree
The Balsam Fir is one of the most popular Christmas trees out there. It has an iconic pyramid shape with short and flat needles that keep well. It is also considered as one of the most fragrant Christmas trees, retaining its scent all season long. The tree’s rich dark green color creates the perfect backdrop for decorations. However, its branches are only able to hold light ornaments.
Our namesake tree, the BH Balsam Fir®, was modeled exactly like its real-life counterpart in tree farms. In addition, its branches are designed with even better strength to hold your favorite ornaments well.
2. Noble Fir Christmas Tree
The Noble Fir is one of America’s favorite Christmas tree species. Native to California, Oregon, and Washington, it’s well-loved for its symmetrical shape, robust branches, and high needle retention.
If you want to enjoy the beauty of this grand tree without the upkeep, then the BH Noble Fir® is the better choice. We perfectly matched the plump, grayish-green needles of the actual tree with added conveniences to make lighting and setup a breeze.
1. Fraser Fir Christmas Tree
Known for its ideal full shape, the Fraser fir is considered one of the most popular and best-selling Christmas trees in the US. Its silvery-green, inch-long needles that are soft to the touch make it a beautiful holiday tree. The branches are firm and capable of holding heavy ornaments, while the spaces between the branches make it easy to decorate.
We designed our version of this tree, the BH Fraser Fir®, to be as realistic as possible. In fact, it’s the most popular Balsam Hill tree since it’s also our most realistic one to date. It features 40 different branch tip variations and an organic treetop to replicate the look of farm-grown Fraser firs. Complete the experience by pairing this artificial tree with our Scents of the Season in Fraser Fir.
What type of artificial Christmas tree is best?
The best artificial Christmas trees are those that look and feel like the real thing. However, there are also other important things you must consider. Aside from appearance, you also have to look into how easy it is to set up and store.
Featured: Balsam Hill’s Color + Clear® Pre-lit Tree Technology
Balsam Hill’s lifelike Christmas trees feature innovative technologies for effortless holiday decorating. Our pre-lit Christmas trees come with Easy Plug® technology, which makes lighting your tree as easy as plugging it into a wall socket.
Featured: Balsam Hill Flip Tree®
Balsam Hill Flip Trees, on the other hand, eliminate the need for heavy lifting. All you need to do is flip the bottom section and attach the treetop. Additionally, our Pre-Fluffed® Christmas trees feature memory wire branches. They adjust into place upon unboxing, reducing the time you need to fluff and shape your tree.
Balsam Hill Christmas trees are great alternatives to their natural counterparts while offering convenience, longevity, and durability at the same time.
We hope this list of the most popular Christmas trees helped narrow down your choices. Select the perfect holiday centerpiece for your home with our quick Tree Finder Quiz.
Find the Best Tree for Christmas
Let us help you choose the best realistic artificial Christmas tree for your home with our buying guides below:
- Balsam Hill’s Top 10 Most Realistic Artificial Christmas Trees
- Choosing an Artificial Christmas Tree: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
- How to Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree Using the Balsam Hill Branch Sample Kit
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5 Comments
We have typically bought a real tree, usually a noble fir. We are in California and I think the trees come from Oregon tree farms.
I have a few criteria if I should buy an artificial tree.
1. It has to look and feel real
2. It has to have a good shape, not to skinny looking
3. About 7.5 to 8 ft tall
4. Has to Be able to hold a lot of ornaments and some heavier types
5. Easy to set up, take down, and store
6. Has to be pre lit. LED lights warm color!
7. Has to be on sale? Good value!
Do you have something that fits this description?
Thanks
Tom Fo
Hello Tom,
Might I suggest the BH Noble Fir Flip Tree? With the flip tree design and built-in wheels, storage will be a breeze.
I LOVED the tree we had when I was a child upstate NY, you found them in the woods, you could see threw the branches, long needles, like Charlie Brown tree, what are they called??? When you hung decorations and lights you could see them! Not Full of needles.
I purchased a tree you offered on sale a week ago Thursday for $64.99 plus $29.99 shipping. 3 -5 days. Still have not rec’d it. The name on bank withdrawal is not Balsam Hill . Can you look into this by email or address? How can I help with this. Thank You
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