10 Types of Christmas Trees to Celebrate the Holidays

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Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)

The Eastern red cedar is actually not a cedar at all, but a member of the Juniper family, as the Latin name indicates. Before cultivated Christmas trees became readily available, this was the Christmas tree of choice for many people in the southern U.S. due to its conical form. Because it’s from the Juniper family, it has soft, pliable leaves rather than needles. And this makes it less suitable for hanging heavy ornaments. The color range for this variety is astounding, including dark green, bluish green, silvery, gray-green, bronze and purple.

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Leyland cypress (Cupressus leylandii)

Perhaps better known as a landscape plant, the Leyland cypress is nevertheless a popular choice of Christmas tree species in the southeast. But it’s generally only available at ‘choose and cut’ tree farms. The Leighton Green strain of the Leyland Cypress is one most used for Christmas trees because of its attractive dark green foliage. The leaves of the Leyland cypress are generally flat and its overall appearance is coarser and less traditional than other varieties. However, it’s an especially good choice for those with sap allergies, because unlike the Spruce and Pine trees, it produces no sap.