Real Blue Spruce Christmas Tree

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Real blue spruce christmas tree.

The blue spruce makes a great real outdoor christmas tree and looks stunning next to water. We have over 40 years experience growing premium fraser fir christmas trees in the majestic blue ridge mountains of north carolina and southwestern part of virginia. Most types of real christmas trees take approximately seven years to reach maturity and for every tree that is harvested anywhere from one to three more seedlings are planted. It is the official state tree of both colorado and utah.

All specimens are sustainably grown and freshly cut. Christmas tree farms raise and harvest different varieties of trees virtually eliminating the harvesting of trees in the wild which can deplete valuable forests. The two most important insect pests are spruce budworm and spruce sawfly. Fir spruce and pine trees make excellent christmas trees but their oils can irritate your pet s mouth leading to excessive drooling or vomiting the needles can create more of an issue as they are not easily digested and can cause gastrointestinal irritation vomiting an obstruction or perforate the intestines.

National tree company pre lit artificial christmas tree includes pre strung white lights and stand north valley blue spruce 7 5 ft 3 8 out of 5 stars 181 176 00 176. Needle retention is better than some of other spruce species. As a christmas tree white spruce has excellent foliage color short stiff needles and a good natural shape. We are closed for the 2019 season.

The national christmas tree association notes that the overall color of norway spruce is fair to excellent but needle retention is considered poor unless the trees are cut fresh and kept properly watered. The norway spruce is a beautiful tree but does not hold its needles well and should be purchased just a week or so before december 25. It s native to the rocky mountains and grows naturally in new mexico colorado utah wyoming and montana. The blue spruce picea pungens is for life not just for christmas by that we mean it s a pretty popular tree amongst keen gardeners the world over.

Also called the colorado blue spruce this tree hails from over the pond. The species generally reaches a height of 65 115 feet at maturity with a diameter of 2 3 feet. Considered one of the most popular evergreens blue spruce picea pungens is an ornamental tree featuring silvery blue needles 3 to 4 inch pine cones and tan or gray. Excellent needle retention qualities make the blue spruce suitable for indoor use although families with small children need to be aware the needles of these real christmas trees are quite prickly.