It should be said However, that today many jurisdictions provide for the collection of real trees after the Holidays, and see to it that they are converted into things like mulch and fertilizer for local parks, or for sale to gardeners. If you decide on an artificial tree, it is a good idea to give it a good going over with a Vacuum cleaner, either right before it is decorated, or just before it is packed away after the holidays. If this isn't done, an artificial tree will get quite dusty, since it is of course used year after year instead of just once. Naturally one consideration is the species or simulated species of tree you prefer. In North America the most common types of Christmas trees are pines, spruces and furs.
Pine trees have relatively long needles which grow in clusters along the branches.
The red pine has long, flexible dark green needles. It is native to South-East Canada, New England, Northern Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. It retains its needles from four to six weeks. However, it doesn't travel well. The Scotch pine has stiff blue green needles which usually stay on from four to six weeks.