Needle
Length

Needle
Texture

Needle
Retention
(with water)

Branches

Aroma

Fraser
Fir

Short

Soft

Excellent

Relatively
Firm

Pleasant

Douglas Fir

Medium/
Long

Soft

Very
Good

Soft/pliable

Pleasant- citrus

Blue Spruce

Short

Stiff/
Prickly

Average

Firm- great for heavy ornaments

Pungent when crushed

White
Spruce

Short

Stiff

Average

Firm

Unpleasant
When crushed

White
Pine

Long

Soft/
Wispy

Excellent

Soft/Pliable

Very little
(good tree if allergy issues)