Holiday Guide: Trimming the Tree in Syosset

Haven’t picked up your  yet? Don’t worry! There are still plenty of places locally where you can pick out the perfect tree for your family this holiday season.

First, review the tree types before you head out the door:

• The Douglas Fir has the softest needles for those delicate ornaments (not as good for the heavy duty ornaments).
• The Fraser Fir is the longest lasting with strong needles for those heavy ornaments.
• The Balsam Fir is a darker tree with soft needles and is the most fragrant if you want the Christmas tree air in your house.
• The Noble Fir has long, strong needles and gives off the Christmasy fragrance like the Balsam.

This year, DeBeneditti’s has a wide selection of Fraser trees in addition to some holiday favorite flowers. When you stop in to pick up poinsettias or wreaths for your home be sure to check out their selection of trees if you haven’t bought one already.

Wreaths range from $13.95-$75 and Poinsettias are starting at $5.99. 

Fraser Trees
Priced: $25 and up
Size: 4’- 12’

St. Edward’s is having their annual tree fair and all the proceeds will go towards the school. Christmas trees. Christmas trees range from $50-$80 and free delivery is available on the weekends. 

The tree sale is open weekdays 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Hicks is offering a wide variety of trees this year perfect for your home and wallet.

Balsam Firs
Priced $34.99-$99.99
Size: 4' - 9'

Douglas Firs
Prices $79.99-$89.99
Size: 7'-9'

Frasier Firs
Prices $49.99-$149.99
Size: 5'-10'

The Martin Viette Christmas Shoppe looks like Long Island’s very own North Pole. As you walk in you art greeted by a variety of festive nutcrackers, ornaments and anything else you can possibly imagine to create your very own winter wonderland.

Their trees are premium grade, the highest grade of tree there is which helps ensure that great tree smell and longevity. For a fee, Martin Viette will also deliver and set up your tree.

Fraser Firs
Price: $29/99 - $275
Size:  2’-14’

Balsam Firs
Price : $39.99 - $899
Size: 3’-20’

Noble Firs
Price: $74.99 - $425
Size: 4’-12’

Home Depot has a diverse selection of trees this year ranging in types and sizes. If the tree isn’t enough green for you, you can also pick up some wreaths, potted plants and mini potted trees.

Wreaths range from $15. 97 to $25.30 and the potted trees range from $12.48 to $49.99.

Douglas Firs
Price: $29.99- $44.99
Size: 6’-9’

Fraser Firs
Price: $34.98- $79
Size: 6’-10’

Balsam Firs
Price: $13.97 - $29.99
Size: 3’-9’