The branches of the Virginia Pine are stout and woody and respond very well to trimming. It is small-medium in size and its foliage becomes extremely dense. Aside from being a good nesting site for woodpeckers, the Virginia pine continues to be the most popular Christmas tree in the South.

The largest pine in the U.S., the White Pine has soft, flexible needles and is bluish-green in color. Needles are 2 ½ - 5 inches long. White Pines have good needle retention, but have little aroma. They aren't recommended for heavy ornaments.

The most popular Christmas tree in the Southeast, the Leyland Cypress is dark green-gray in color and has very little aroma. Because it is not in the Pine or Fir family, it does not produce sap, so that those with an allergy to sap can still enjoy a Leyland as their Christmas Tree.

"Blue Ice" Cypress is a rare cultivar of Arizona Cypress. The key word here is "BLUE!" Probably the most startling blue color of any southern conifer. It can be used as a privacy screen, Christmas Tree, or as a dramatic focal point in the landscape.

Fraser Fir branches turn slightly upward. The have good form and needle retention. They are dark blue-green in color. They have a pleasant scent, and excellent shipping characteristics as well.

Often used for stuffing pine pillows, the sharp needles of the Blue Spruce are 1 - 1 ½ inches in length. This species is bluish-gray in color and has a bad odor when needles are crushed. This Christmas Tree has good symmetrical form and has an attractive blue foliage. It also has good needle retention.