Canaan Fir vs. Colorado Blue Spruce Christmas Trees
Standing in front of a row of evergreens, it is fair to ask what actually separates one tree from the next. Two of the most popular choices at Buchanan Evergreen Farm are the Canaan fir and the Colorado blue spruce. Both are beautiful, but they look, feel, and smell different.
Here is a plain-language comparison to help you choose before you head to the field.
Canaan Fir Christmas Trees
Soft Needles and a Classic Shape
Soft Needles and a Classic Shape
Canaan fir is a classic Christmas tree favorite. It has soft, dark green needles and a full, balanced shape that looks great with lights and ornaments. Because the needles are soft to the touch, it is easy to handle when you are carrying it, trimming it, or decorating around kids.
Fragrance and Needle Retention
Canaan fir is known for its pleasant evergreen fragrance and for holding its needles well when it is kept in water. If you want your home to smell like the holidays, this is a strong pick.
Colorado Blue Spruce Christmas Trees
Silvery-Blue Color and a Sturdy Form
Colorado blue spruce stands out for its bluish-silver tint and its dense, symmetrical shape. It makes a striking tree, especially in a room with white lights or a more modern color scheme.
Stiff Branches That Hold Ornaments
The branches of a blue spruce are stiff and strong, which makes it a good choice if you plan to hang heavier ornaments. The needles are sharper than a fir's, so wear gloves when you handle it. Like any fresh tree, a spruce needs steady watering to stay looking its best.
At Buchanan Evergreen Farm we have Colorado spruce available up to 16 feet tall in our Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees field.
Which Tree Fits Your Home
Homes With Kids and Pets
Canaan fir is easier on little hands because the needles are soft. If you have young children who will be touching the tree, fir is a comfortable choice.
Heavy Ornaments and Big Rooms
If you collect glass or heirloom ornaments, the sturdy branches of a Colorado blue spruce hold them well. For big rooms, remember our cut-your-own Colorado spruce can reach 16 feet.
Your Style
Prefer a classic green tree that smells like the holidays? Go with Canaan fir. Want a silvery-blue tree that looks great with white lights? Choose Colorado blue spruce.
Call Buchanan Evergreen Farm to Pick Your Tree
The easiest way to decide is to see them side by side. Visit our farm in Hookstown, PA, and compare both trees in person, either in the barn or out in the field. Our Pre-Cut Christmas Trees and Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees include both varieties. Call 724-508-7121 with questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Christmas tree smells stronger, Canaan fir or blue spruce?
Canaan fir is generally the more fragrant of the two, with a classic evergreen scent.
Which tree is better for heavy ornaments?
Colorado blue spruce has stiff, strong branches that hold heavier ornaments well.
Does Buchanan Evergreen Farm have both trees?
Yes. Our farm has plenty of 6 to 10 foot Canaan fir and Colorado blue spruce trees to choose from.
How tall can a cut-your-own Colorado spruce be?
We have Colorado spruce available up to 16 feet tall.
Both the Canaan fir and the Colorado blue spruce make a beautiful centerpiece. The best choice comes down to scent, feel, and style. Visit Buchanan Evergreen Farm or call 724-508-7121 to see them both.
