The most common Christmas tree species produced in Indiana are Scotch Pine and White Pine. Scotch Pine trees have needles
which occur in clusters of two and are 1 1/2 to 3 inches long. The needles and branches are stiff and they will hold heavy
ornaments.
White Pine trees have needles which occur in clusters of five and are
2 to 5 inches long. The needles and branches are soft and flexible;
thus, it may be difficult to hang heavy ornaments on them, but they are soft
to the touch. Fraser Fir, Douglas-fir, spruces and other pines are
grown in very small quantities in Indiana. For the most part, these
species are shipped for considerable distances and can sometimes dry out.
We have been fortunate to establish Fraser Fir on our farms
and one of our trees was the 1996 Indiana Grand Champion Tree!!!.
White Pine trees have needles which occur in clusters of five and are
2 to 5 inches long. The needles and branches are soft and flexible;
thus, it may be difficult to hang heavy ornaments on them, but they are soft
to the touch. Fraser Fir, Douglas-fir, spruces and other pines are
grown in very small quantities in Indiana. For the most part, these
species are shipped for considerable distances and can sometimes dry out.
