SoCS: blue spruce

When my spouse B was growing up in rural southern Vermont, his family always had a blue spruce as a Christmas tree.

They are beautiful trees with a nice fragrance but they are dangerous!

The needles are very stiff and sharp so they are very prickly to decorate.

Unfortunately, B is also allergic to them, so he would wind up with his hands covered in red, itchy pricks and blotches on his hands.

In our own home, we do not have a blue spruce for a Christmas tree or a spruce at all. We do have a live tree but it is a fir. We used Douglas firs until they fell victim to a pest and climate changes. Now, we usually have a concolor fir. Also beautiful with a lovely scent but no itchy, pin-prickly hands!

Wishing a happy Christmas to those who celebrate and peace, joy, and love to all!

(Photo: our tree this year)
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9 thoughts on “SoCS: blue spruce”

    1. Thanks so much! We are lucky to have small, family-owned and -operated tree farms near us. We were especially lucky this year to find a full tree that still had nice hanging space for ornaments. Sending best wishes for the holidays to you and yours!

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  3. Lovely tree! With having cats most of my adult life, I avoid real trees, although I love the smell. I fear the fresh pine would entice them to climb the branches and I already have a naughty cat who loves to steal one specific ornament off the tree. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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