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Scotch
Pine
A favorite Christmas tree grown in Iowa. These
trees are normally grown at your local tree farm
so you can choose and harvest a tree. Needles
are 1 to 2 1/2 inches in length. |
White
Pine
Grown in Iowa, is fluffy and very soft to
the touch. It has needles longer than the Scotch
Pine, usually 2 to 3 inches in length. |
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Fraser
Fir
Branches are great for hanging heavy ornaments
and the deep green needles are preferred by many
Iowans. The back of the needle is a silver/blue
color. Needles are about 1 inch in length. |
Blue
Spruce
Commonly used in landscape and windbreak settings.
These trees have a broad conical shape with dense
foliage. Needles are 1/2 to 1 inch in length and
silvery blue to green in color. |
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Douglas
Fir
The old fashioned traditional Christmas tree
with short needles and the branches are great
for hanging heavy ornaments.
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Concolor
Fir
A very popular nursery tree. The needles are
flat, 2 to 3 inches in length and light green
in color.
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Canaan
Similar to the Balsam and Fraser Fir with
dark green needles and a silvery underside.
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Balsam
Fir
Has dark green appearance, long lasting needles
and an attractive form. It also retains its pleasing
fragrance. |