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Christmas Tree at Heritage Farms

Available Tree Types & What's Right for You?

What kind of Christmas tree should your family celebrate the Holiday Season with? Well, that depends on your personal taste, how you like to decorate the tree, and how long you plan to keep your home decorated for the Holidays.

 

For an idea of what to look for this Season, check out the information below. The needle retention estimates are what you probably should expect in your home if your tree is freshly cut, you prepare your tree correctly once it reaches your home and you water your tree properly.

Cut Your Own Tree Types

Black Hills Spruce at Heritage Farms

Black Hills Spruce

Typical Color: Dark Green
Needle Description: Prickly, Short, Single Needle
Needle Retention: Average, 3+ Weeks


Comments:
• Easy decorating 
• Good for heavy ornaments 
• Prickly needles are difficult for small children

Blue Spruce at Heritage Farms

Blue Spruce

Typical Color: Dark Green to Blue Green
Needle Description: Prickly, Short, Single Needle
Needle Retention: Average, 2-3 Weeks

 

Comments:
• Easy decorating 
• Good for heavy ornaments 
• Prickly needles are difficult for small children

Scotch Pine at Heritage Farms

Scotch Pine

Typical Color: Medium Green
Needle Description: Soft, Long, Bundles of Five
Needle Retention: Average, 6-9 Weeks

 

Comments:

• Easy decorating 

• Decorate with lighter ornaments  
• Soft branches can be a challenge for small children 

White Pine at Heritage Farms

White Pine

Typical Color: Medium Green
Needle Description: Soft, Long, Bundles of Five 

Needle Retention: Average, 6-9 Weeks


Comments:
• Easy decorating 

• Decorate with lighter ornaments  
• Soft branches can be a challenge for small children 

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Our Location

Visit us in Peninsula, Ohio, the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

 

Heritage Farms

6050 Riverview Road
Peninsula, Ohio 44264

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330.657.2330

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Pre-Cut Tree Types

Balsam Fir at Heritage Farms

Balsam Fir

Typical Color: Medium Green to Deep Green 
Needle Description: Medium, Soft Single Needle 
Needle Retention: Good, 4-6 Weeks 

Comments:

• Easy decorating 

• Decorate for Medium ornaments  
• Softer needles are excellent for small children 

Concolor Fir at Heritage Farms

Concolor Fir

Typical Color: Medium Green to Blue Green 
Needle Description: Medium, Soft Single Needle 
Needle Retention: Good, 4-6 Weeks 


Comments:

• Easy decorating 

• Decorate for heavy ornaments  
• Softer needles are excellent for small children 

Douglas Fir at Heritage Farms

Douglas Fir

Typical Color: Lighter Green 
Needle Description: Short, Soft, Single Needle 
Needle Retention: Good, 4-6 Weeks 

 

Comments:
• Easy decorating 

• Decorate for heavy ornaments  
• Softer needles are good for small children 

Fraser Fir at Heritage Farms

Fraser Fir

Typical Color: Dark Green Top, Silver Green Bottom 
Needle Description: Short, Soft, Single Needle 
Needle Retention: Good, 4-6 Weeks 


Comments:
• Easy decorating 

• Decorate for heavy ornaments  
• Softer needles are excellent for small children 

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