20 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home This Holiday Season

The Douglas fir is one of the top-selling Christmas tree varieties in the U.S., thanks to its soft, sweetly scented needles and full form. It's even exported to Hawaii!

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You really can't beat a classic Christmas tree with that traditional look. If you want something out of a movie, go for a White pine. The tree is known for its long, soft needles (that are exceptionally mild) and impressive stature. It's the largest pine tree in the country and one of the most popular in the mid-Atlantic states.

Add a bit of festive flair to your space when you grab an Arizona Cypress. The tall, conical shape and blue-green foliage make for a unique tree of choice. And despite its name, this tree can be found in many states across the country. Though it doesn't produce much of a scent, you can always rely on Christmas candles.

Well, "grand" is certainly one word for it! It's no wonder this giant tree is native to the Pacific Northwest—it grows up to an astounding 230 feet tall! You're guaranteed to enjoy the fresh aroma of its citrus-scented needles and the bright yellow-green color. Bonus: Decorating will be a breeze thanks to its strong branches!

Why is the White spruce so great for hanging lots of ornaments? It's all in the branches, literally. The short, stiff, and strong needles will keep your heaviest decorations secure. The only drawback is its scent—when crushed, the White spruce needles are known for having an unpleasant scent, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. So, just don't crush those needles!

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Don't have a living room with a fifteen-foot ceiling? Opt for the humble yet vibrant Virginia pine. It's known for its smaller stature and shorter branches. The needles have a fun twisted look, grow in pairs, and don't fall off easily.

A Western species, the Colorado Blue spruce is known for its unique bluish-gray hue. Other benefits: limited shedding and an attractive symmetrical shape. Just watch out for the needles—they're sharp!

Not only does the Korean Fir make for a great Christmas tree, but it would also look just as wonderful in your yard. Native to Asia, but quickly gaining popularity in cultivation in the U.S., it has dark green needles with striking silvery undersides that boast a distinctively soft texture. It's similar to but more compact than the Norman with lovely symmetry and a fresh, leafy aroma.

Canaan firs may be a new type of Christmas tree, but they're the best of all worlds! This is a medium-sized evergreen with the heartiness of a Fraser and the needle retention and rich color of a Balsam fir. The strong branches with soft needles make decorating a delight and its smell is on the milder side for anyone with a sensitive nose.

The sweeping, lustrous deep green foliage with hints of blue and dark purple young pinecones on this popular selling tree make it a uniquely beautiful choice. As for the branches, they're pliable and rounded at the tip for easy decorating and sturdy enough to hold moderately heavy ornaments. The Serbian Spruce is also known for its rich, sweet smell.

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Balsam firs have a spicy, fresh aroma that lasts throughout the holiday season. This tree's scent is so iconic, many Christmas-themed candles and home sprays are designed to smell just like it.

If you don't want to deal with cleaning fallen needles all season, the Scotch pine might be for you. This bright green variety is known for sturdy needles that hang tight to the branches even as they dry out.

There's so much to love about the Nordmann Fir, making you oh-so-happy for the holidays. You can find it in several sizes, up to eight feet depending on the space in your home. It has a deep, rich color with rounded needles. Plus, you'll enjoy its excellent needle retention and light fragrance.

Also known at the Silvertip, the Red Fir has an open growth pattern that makes it a popular choice for decorating. It grows to be tall and slender, with a narrow crown and upward-sweeping branches—branches that give off a sweet, citrusy scent and have a striking green hue with blue-green tips that give a silvery appearance. They're also soft to the touch and stiff enough to hold heavy ornaments.

If you want to fool your holiday guests into thinking you have a real tree, go the traditional route. Some artificial trees are designed to look just like natural tree varieties, right down to the silhouette and needle texture. To save yourself an extra step, invest in a pre-lit tree.

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You'll love how the Fraser fir smells, but its durability is also a benefit. The species tends to hold its shape no matter how far it travels, so it's often shipped all across the country.

Minimalist decorators, this one's for you! Its near-perfect silhouette means it's an eye-catching tree, even if you don't hang many ornaments or lights. FYI: The Noble fir is Ree's personal favorite!

You don't have to miss out on having a real tree just because you have allergies. The Leyland cypress doesn't have a strong scent, shed many needles, or produce sap, making it a great choice for people who are sensitive to other types of real trees.

Also known as the Concolor fir, this tree variety checks all the boxes for a Christmas tree: pretty shape, nice color and good needle retention. Its most appealing feature is the strong citrus scent its needles give off when crushed, according to the MSU Extension.

A White spruce variety, the Black Hills spruce has strong branches for all your decorating needs, but it's more compact, according to the Michigan State University Extension's programming for Christmas tree growers. It's a great tree to display in a smaller room or on a table top.

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