Stacked wrapped Christmas trees lying on the ground at an outdoor tree lot with people in background

At Meadows Farms, we pride ourselves on offering the best variety of cut Christmas trees in the D.C. Metro area, ensuring every family can find their perfect tree. With our large volume of orders, our growers cut our trees just before loading them for delivery to us, helping to ensure that we always have the freshest trees possible for our customers. In this blog, we’ll guide you on how to choose the best Christmas tree for you this holiday season.

Some Considerations Before Buying Your Cut Christmas Tree

  • Tree Height: Decide in advance what height tree you need. Remember, a taller tree can be cut off from the bottom and excess branches used for other decorations.
  • Shape and Placement: If you’re placing your tree in a corner, remember that it doesn’t need to be perfectly symmetrical, as the back will be hidden from view. If you’re not placing your tree in a corner, consider its overall shape from all angles. A well-shaped tree with a balanced, uniform appearance will look its best when viewed from any direction. 
  • Longevity: Consider how long your tree will be up, and the temperature the tree will be exposed to, and select the kind of tree with the needle retention you need.

Explore the variety of Christmas trees offered at Meadows Farms below for more information on needle retention.

Christmas Tree Varieties Available at Meadows Farms

At Meadows Farms, we offer a variety of Christmas tree options to suit your preferences. Whether you’re looking for a tree with great needle retention, a classic shape, or a festive fragrance, we have something for every home. Browse our selection to find the perfect tree for your holiday season.

When you’re ready, visit one of our nursery locations and we’ll help you pick out the perfect tree this holiday season! Christmas tree varieties may vary by nursery location. Not all varieties will be available later in the season.

Fraser Fir

Best all-around tree sold at Meadows Farms. It is very aromatic with excellent needle retention. Very easy to hang ornaments on. Grown in North Carolina.

Douglas Fir

Very thick and full with excellent needle retention. Easy to decorate. Grown in Oregon.

Balsam Fir

Its symmetrical, spike-like crown, shining dark-green color, and spicy fragrance have made it a favorite Christmas tree for hundreds of years.

Noble Fir

All around desirable tree. Beautiful shape, fragrance, and needle retention.

Nordmann Fir

Shiny, deep green with strong branches for ornaments.  Softer needles and resistant to shedding. Low fragrance.

White Pine

White pine trees hold needles much longer than most trees. Usually, it is not a good tree to hang a lot of heavy ornaments on. Grown in North Carolina.