Canaan fir does combine many of the characteristics of balsam fir with better needle retention of Fraser fir. It is sometimes described as a hybrid between balsam fir and Fraser fir, but is actually a specific seed source from balsam fir from the Canaan Valley of West Virginia.

Blue spruce remains a popular Christmas tree because of its bright blue color. Branches are stiff and hold ornaments well. Blue spruce needles are quite sharp, so be sure to wear gloves and long-sleeves when handling. While the needles may make the tree hard to handle, some people choose blue spruce to keep pets away from the tree.

Norway Spruce have some very desirable characteristics as Christmas trees. Their strong, upwardly slanted branches are superb for holding heavy ornaments, perhaps the best of any tree. They also have a strong, pleasing spruce aroma. Norway Spruce were very popular Christmas trees in the 1950s, adding a retro aspect to their present appeal.

White pine is a dense tree with soft, green needles. This tree will require light-weight ornaments. For consumers that have a high ceiling and want a larger tree, white pine can be an economical choice.