Meyer Spruce
The Meyer Spruce is catching on as a favorite alternative to the Blue Spruce. Its most notable for a distinct blue-green color and tapered conical shape.
Caanan Fir
(pronounced “Ka-naan”, with emphasis on the last syllable) is a relative newcomer to the Christmas tree market. It has many similarities to both Fraser and balsam firs in growth and appearance.
Fraser fir
The Fraser is a uniformly pyramid-shaped tree which reaches a maximum height of about 80 feet and a diameter of 1-1.5 feet. Strong branches are turned slightly upward which gives the tree a compact appearance. The needles are flattened, dark-green with a medial groove on the upper side and two broad silvery-white bands on the lower surface. Needles are 1/2 to one inch long, have a broad circular base, and are usually dark green on the upper surface and lighter on the lower surface. On upper twigs, needles tend to curl upward forming a more “U-shaped” appearance.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Also known as the blue spruce, this attractive tree is often used for Christmas trees or as ornamentals, particularly in the eastern United States and Europe. It is the official state tree of both Colorado and Utah. The species generally reaches a height of 65-115 feet at maturity with a diameter of 2-3 feet. It has a narrow, pyramidal shape and cone-shaped crown. As trees become older, they often take on a more irregular appearance. While blue spruce grows relatively slowly, it is long-lived and may reach ages of 600-800 years. Needles are 1-1 1/2 inches long on lower branches but somewhat shorter on upper branches. They are 4-sided and have a very sharp point on the end.