Best Christmas Tree Varieties You Can Grow at Home This Holiday Season

The holidays are all about family, tradition, and togetherness, and nothing symbolizes Christmas more than an elegant, fresh, and live Christmas tree. While many families buy cut trees every year, more people across the USA are discovering the joy of planting and growing their own Christmas trees.

At Pixies Gardens, we make that tradition possible by offering a wide range of live Christmas trees and Christmas gift plants. These trees are available to decorate this season and enjoy for years to come. Choosing a live tree or plant is not just festive, it’s also sustainable. Your tree will keep growing long after the decorations are packed away.

In this guide, we’ll share the finest Christmas tree varieties you can grow at home. We'll also share a few festive plants that make wonderful holiday gifts.

🎄 Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

• Eco-Friendly: Unlike cut trees, live trees stay in the ground or in pots and continue to grow.

• Reusable Every Year: Plant once, enjoy for decades.

• Add Beauty Year-Round: Trees like Leyland Cypress or Junipers look beautiful long after Christmas.

• A Tradition to Pass On: Families love decorating the same tree every holiday season.

👉 Explore our complete range of Live Christmas Trees available at Pixies Gardens.

🌲 Top Live Christmas Tree Varieties for Your Home

1. Leyland Cypress

The Leyland Cypress is one of the most popular living Christmas trees in the South. It grows quickly, has soft needles, and doesn’t produce sticky sap. Families love it because it’s easy to decorate maintenance.

• Shape: Dense and conical, suitable for lights and ornaments.

• Why It’s Great: Non-allergenic, low-maintenance, and long-lasting.

2. Blue Ice Cypress

For elegance, the Blue Ice Cypress stands out with its frosty, bluish-green foliage. It adds a unique color to your landscape and looks stunning when decorated with silver or white ornaments.

• Shape: Pyramidal with strong branches.

• Why It’s Great: Striking color and festive look.

3. Green Giant Arborvitae

Known for its fast growth and lush foliage, the Green Giant Arborvitae is an excellent living Christmas tree option. It’s hardy, tall, and provides a full look for holiday decorating and year-round privacy.

• Shape: Full and dense, perfect for outdoor lights.

• Why It’s Great: Dual-purpose holiday tree and privacy hedge.

4. Eastern Red Cedar

The Eastern Red Cedar has been a classic Christmas tree in the South for generations. Its fragrant branches, pyramid shape, and strong limbs make it a perfect holiday centerpiece.

• Shape: Traditional, aromatic, and symmetrical.

• Why It’s Great: Classic Southern charm with festive fragrance.

5. Italian Cypress

If you’re looking for something tall and elegant, the Italian Cypress offers a narrow, columnar shape. While not traditional, it creates a dramatic holiday look, especially when decorated with lights.

• Shape: Tall and slender.

• Why It’s Great: Perfect for entryways or modern holiday décor.

6. Junipers (Multiple Varieties)

Pixies Gardens offers several types of junipers that make excellent Christmas trees or festive landscape plants:

• Blue Point Juniper – Pyramidal shape, beautiful blue-green foliage.

• Spartan Juniper – Dense, dark green, strong for decoration.

• Taylor Juniper – Narrow, upright, and elegant.

• Hollywood Juniper – Unique twisted branches, full character.

• Wichita Blue Juniper – Brilliant blue color, great contrast.

• Skyrocket Juniper – Tall and slim, ideal for small spaces.

• Parsoni & Kallay Compact Junipers – Smaller sizes, perfect for pots or smaller yards.

7. Norfolk Island Pine (an indoor tree)

For those who prefer an indoor living Christmas tree, the Norfolk Island Pine is the perfect choice. Small, soft, and easy to decorate, it makes a wonderful tabletop tree and grows indoors year-round.

• Shape: Compact, soft branches.

• Why It’s Great: Perfect for apartments, offices, or as a Christmas gift plant.

🎁 Christmas Gift Plants – Perfect for Holiday Gifting

Beyond traditional Christmas trees, Pixies Gardens also offers Christmas gift plants, living plants that bring joy during the holiday season. These plants make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, or even as corporate presents.

Popular options include:

• Norfolk Island Pine – Festive and great for indoor décor.

• Junipers in Pots – Small, hardy evergreens that look beautiful indoors or outdoors.

• Mini Cypress Trees – Cute, decorative, and easy to care for.

🎅 Caring for Your Live Christmas Tree

• Water Well: Keep soil moist, especially for potted trees.

• Use Mulch: Protects roots during cold weather.

• Decorate Carefully: Use lightweight ornaments for smaller trees.

• Replant Outdoors: After the season, move your tree outdoors to grow year after year.

🌟 Final Thoughts

This holiday season, make your Christmas truly special with a live Christmas tree or a festive gift plant from Pixies Gardens. From the classic Leyland Cypress to the elegant Blue Ice Cypress and the versatile Junipers, there’s a perfect tree for every family.

Instead of buying a cut tree that lasts a few weeks, invest in a living tradition that will grow with you for years to come.

🎄 Ready to bring home your holiday centerpiece?
👉 Explore our Live Christmas Trees and Christmas Gift Plants today.

📌 FAQs

Q1. Can I keep a live Christmas tree indoors all season?
Yes, but keep it well watered and away from direct heat sources. Norfolk Island Pine is best for indoors.

Q2. Which live Christmas tree grows the fastest?
The Green Giant Arborvitae and Leyland Cypress are among the fastest-growing.

Q3. Do you sell plants as gifts online?
Yes! Pixies Gardens offers Norfolk Island pine, mini cypress, and more.

Q4. Can I reuse my Christmas tree every year?
Yes! Plant your tree outdoors after the holidays, and it will be ready next year.

Q5. Which Christmas tree is best for small spaces?
Skyrocket Juniper or Norfolk Island Pine are perfect compact options.