Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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222 DOUGLAS FIR A classic Christmas tree, the Douglas fir has soft dark green needles and a strong fragrance but doesn't have the same needle retention as other members of the fir family. FRASER FIR Very similar in appearance to the Douglas fi , Frasers have superior needle retention—but a weaker fragrance—and silver lines on the underside of the needles. BLUE SPRUCE One of the more distinctive Christmas tree options, blue spruce bears stiff, sharp blue- gray needles. Blue spruce has good needle retention, but the needles emit an unpleas- ant smell when crushed. WHITE SPRUCE The white spruce has short, stiff needles that are a bit longer than those of its blue cousin. The branches sport green foliage and, sometimes, tiny pinecones. WHAT KIND OF TREE DO I WANT? A Christmas tree is a Christmas tree, right? Not exactly. The farms of the North Shore offer several species, each with its own characteristics and quirks. So read on to determine what tree is right for your holiday celebrations.