We have Nordmann firs (Abies nordmannianna), Frazier firs (Abies fraseri), Cork bark firs (abies lasiocarpa arizonica glauca), Silver tipped Korean firs (Abies koreana) and Blue spruces (Picea pungens) for that traditional Christmas look.
For a Northwest flavor, try some of our natives such as
an alpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa),
Grand fir (Abies grandis),
Weeping Alaska Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula', 'Green Arrow' or 'Jubilee')
the bright gold foliage of 'Zebrina' Cedar (Thuja plicata),
or a mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana).
And for a more daring look, consider 'Aurea' Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo),
'Golden' Black Spruce (Picea mariana),
'Skylands' oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis)
Weeping Sequoia ( Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum') or
'Gold Rider' Leyland Cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii).
Give those ornaments something to show-off!
A living Christmas tree can be kept inside for a couple of weeks and then planted outside and enjoyed in your landscape for many years.
You could also purchase a tree to use as your Christmas tree and then donate the tree to a community green space such as a park, school, church, land trust or other common area. Donating a tree may qualify for a tax deduction.
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