Balsam Fir

Very fragrant
Old-fashioned
Short dark green needles
Needle retention - very good
Firm branches that support light-heavy decorations

Fraser Fir

One of the most desired trees
Mildly fragrant
Short needles - dark green on top and silver on the underside
Needle retention - excellent
Strong branches that can support heavier decorations

Spruce

Black Hills Spruce – light to dark shades of green
Colorado Spruce - bluish hue
Some varieties have a unique fragrance
Very short, stiff needles
Needle retention – best if cut about 2 weeks before Christmas
Very strong branches

White Pine

Delicate, extremely full look great for decorating with light weight ornaments
Very mild fragrance
Soft, green, very long needles
Needle retention - excellent

Norway Pine

Firm, deep green, very long needles
A uniquely western mountain fragrance
Needle retention - excellent
Strong branches