North America's fir trees include the Christmas varieties (balsam, Fraser, Douglas, noble) and the lesser-known white fir. Learn how to identify them.

No holiday is complete without picking the best Christmas tree. Here's how to pick a long-lasting, live X-mas tree, whether you want fir, spruce, or pine, according to experts.

Noble Fir. Noble fir is sturdy and has great needle retention with strong branches, which makes it ideal for heavy ornaments and decor. It's a good choice for crafting wreaths and holiday swaths.

Think about the tree's origin. If you live in Mississippi, like I do, buying a noble fir (Abies procera) means your tree probably came from the Pacific Northwest.That's a long drive, and ...

The balsam fir—a variety most commonly found in the Northeast and Great Lake states—tops the list of most fragrant Christmas trees. Per O’Connor, the balsam fir is widely known for its ...

Voluspa Noble Fir Garland scent combines noble fir with hints of cedar and eucalyptus, providing an inviting and festive atmosphere. Thymes Frasier Fir Candle offers a fresh, woodsy scent that ...

It offers fresh Noble, Douglas and Nordmann fir trees. Prices depend on the size of the tree; a small one can be as little as $20, while a large tree can be as much as $450.

Trees: Carrol's has a variety of U-cut and precut trees including Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Nordmann and Douglas Fir, ranging from $55 to $290.Trees are available for preorder. Trees 12 feet and over ...

The slow-growing cultivar of the noble fir (Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata') matures into a spreading, mounded shape, 4-5 feet tall and 12-14 feet wide. Noble firs are native to the Cascade ...

Trees: Carrol's has a variety of U-cut and precut trees including Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Nordmann and Douglas Fir, ranging from $55 to $290. Trees are available for preorder.

Available: Douglas fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Concolors and Black Hill spruce. Cost: Depends on size and fullness, ranges from $35 to $120.

Tree prices start at $44.98, rising to $149 for an 8-9 foot Noble fir. Lowe's: 1200 E Cypress Ave., Redding, 530-351-0181. Trees range in size, variety and price, from $29.98 to $99.