Tree Varieties
Fraser Fir
Fraser Fir have short, deep green needles with silvery undersides. The limbs are moderately stiff, and the needle retention is excellent. Fraser Fir is an outstanding choice especially if you have heavy ornaments or plan to leave your tree up for a long time. These trees are gaining in popularity every year.
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Canaan Fir
Canaan Fir are a new variety of Christmas tree in this area. They are very similar to a Balsam Fir. Canaan have medium-short green needles and very good needle retention
Concolor Fir
Concolor Fir have medium length needles which are bluish in color. These trees are not common in this area. They have a citrus scent when you crush a needle. Needle retention is excellent. We have also been told that Concolor trees cause less problems for people with allergies than other trees.
Note: We have a very limited selection of Concolor this year.
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir have short needles and grow quite dense when sheared yearly. Tree color varies from green to blue-green. The needle retention is very good. Over the years, Douglas Fir have been our most popular tree.
Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce make a beautiful Christmas tree. The limbs are very stiff and will hold heavy ornaments. Our trees are from seed stock which produces very blue trees. The needles are short and sharp. Needle retention is excellent.
Norway Spruce
Norway Spruce are one of the old classic Christmas tree varieties. They have short, sharp, dark green needles. The limbs are relatively stiff. Needle retention is fair to poor depending on the individual tree.
White Spruce
White Spruce are similar to Norway Spruce except that they grow a little denser and the needles are whitish green. They have relatively stiff limbs. Needle retention is fair to poor depending on the individual tree.
Alexander's Tree Farm
2269 Trimble Road
Ontario, NY 14519
315-524-9083