Quick Look
| Needle Length | 1”-3” |
| Needle Shape | Medium-long and thin |
| Needle Sharpness | Sharp |
| Needle Gloss | None |
| Max. Ornament Weight | Moderate weight ornaments and lights |
| Needle Retention* | Consistently excellent |
| Fragrance Strength | Faint |
| Color | Dark green |
* Gauged by the number of needles retained on January 1st by a tree cut on Thanksgiving and well cared for thereafter. Poor does not mean the tree will simply be a bunch of barren twigs – it will still look presentable, but significantly sparser than when it was cut.
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Scotch Pine 6′-7′
More Info
The superb needle retention and stiff branches of the Scotch Pine are its claim to fame as a Christmas tree. A properly treated cut Scotch Pine will retain 80-90% of its needles for over a month, and the branches can hold all but the heaviest ornaments and lights. Even a dried-out Scotch Pine will retain its needles well. Like White Pine, the foliage gives off little fragrance and is rather dense, leaving few gaps for big ornaments to hang freely.