Pines, firs, cedars, junipers, cypresses, magnolias, hemlock, spruces, arborvitae, ligustrum and most broadleaf evergreens offer a variety of colors and textures suitable for winter decorating. Here are some suggested varieties to use in holiday decorating. It's good for making garlands and wreaths. Virginia pine is readily available. The needles are often sticky.
Red cedar is a native juniper and is readily available.
Fraser fir wreaths and swags are commonly available from commercial sources. The branches are stiff with short, sharp needles that make them unpleasant to work with. Blue spruce is especially attractive because of its color, and it holds its needles better than other spruce. Needle retention is poorer on spruce than on other conifers. Female plants display bright-red berries.