Types of Christmas Tree

Christmas is a special occasion for every individual in a family. A lot of things like parties, decoration, family reunion, Christmas tree, etc. are associated with the Christmas holiday season. Christmas is all about enjoyment and happiness. Buying and decorating a Christmas tree is a favorite activity of the entire family before the Christmas Eve. A fresh smelling, evergreen, decorated real Christmas tree in a house is a perfect scene of Christmas. There are some families that opt for artificial Christmas trees that are pre lit or can be decorated as per the family's choice. There are different types of Christmas tree. Christmas trees are basically of two varieties. One is the real Christmas tree while the other is an artificial Christmas tree.

The real Christmas tree can be bought from actual Christmas tree farms, Christmas tree shops and local markets. The customer can choose a tree as per his or her requirements. The size, shape, color and price differ in each tree and you can go for the one that suits your family. If you buy a real Christmas three then you need to take care of two things: the tree has to be kept hydrated and you need to clean the needles of the tree that keep on falling once it loses its freshness. These real Christmas trees are available in various varieties.

Let's take a look at the types of Real Christmas Tree:

1. Scotch Pine: This tree has vibrant green colored needles, which do not fall even when they go dry. The tree has strong branches. This makes it suitable for heavy ornaments to be used for decoration. It is one of the most popular Christmas trees.

2. White Spruce: These trees have short needles. They are strong and do not fall easily. This tree too can hold a lot of ornaments and lights as part of decoration as it has sturdy trunk and branches. It is quite popular with families as a Christmas tree.

3. Fraser Fir: This type of real tree has good fragrance. The needles are somewhat upturned and small in size. Hence, they hold the ornamental decoration well. The tree has a perfect pyramid shape, which makes it popular.

4. White Pine: This real tree does not have scent. It is good for people who suffer from allergic reactions. The tree has long needles that are soft so the tree cannot hold heavy ornaments. The needles have bluish green color.

5. Balsam Fir: This tree has sweet smell, which is typically associated with Christmas tree. Therefore, the tree is most popular with the people who buy real tree. The needles are flat in shape and have bluish green color.

Artificial Christmas trees were seen as an answer to the growing deforestation. With industrialization, artificial tree were manufactured in different sizes, shapes and colors. They look just like real Christmas trees. The most important thing is that they can be used for two-three years. The artificial trees can be decorated with lights, garlands and ornaments like real trees. Some artificial trees are pre lit. Artificial Christmas trees are available in various varieties in Christmas tree shops, local market and shopping malls.

Let's take a look at the types of Artificial Christmas Tree:

1. Feather Tree: These artificial trees are made out of goose feather. This tree started the trend of artificial trees. These were manufactured and sold for the first time in Germany. The tree comes in green color. These are available in various sizes.

2. Bristles Tree: This type of artificial tree is made out of brush bristles. The bristles are dyed in green color. The tree is sturdy and can hold on heavy ornaments used for decoration. The tree was popular for a long time.

3. Aluminum Tree: This tree is made out of aluminum. The needles are made out of aluminum foil attached to the aluminum branches. The trees were manufactured in Chicago for the first time. The trees were really popular in the decades of 1960s and 1970s.

4. Plastic Tree: These Christmas trees are made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). These trees are quite popular as they look just like real trees and are available in various colors. Some of the plastic trees are pre lit. There is a great demand for these trees in the market.

5. Fiber Optic Tree: This tree is the latest trend in artificial Christmas trees. These trees are made out of optical fiber. They look really attractive due to the inbuilt lights. Some optical fiber trees are pre lit while others resemble the real tree.