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Below are listed the major varieties of trees grown on the
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm. You are welcome to cut-your-own
(we do have some saws available) or, if you prefer, just find
that perfect tree and one of our field helpers will be glad
to cut it for you. Our tractor will meet you on one of our main
"roads" to bring your tree up to the staging area to be netted,
if desired. A selection of dug trees is available. We also offer
a wide variety of doug fir, frazier fir and balsams as pre-cut
trees. Tree prices begin at $35.00. We
accept cash, as well as Mastercard and Visa credit cards.
Please be aware that you are visiting a farm so make sure to
dress appropriately. Boots or proper foot attire is essential
because it may be muddy or snow covered at various times. Dress
for the weather and don't forget those hats and boots. It is
necessary to watch where you walk. There may be holes or stumps
or vegetation that could cause a fall. And remember that there
are no lights in the fields, and when the sun starts to set
it gets dark very quickly. Dress appropriately and plan to arrive
early enough to enjoy the search for the perfect tree. Happy
Hunting!
White Pine Trees: Needles are 2
½ - 5 inches long. They are soft, flexible and bluish-green
to silver-green in color. Needle retention is good to excellent.
White pines have very little aroma, and, as a result, are reported
to result in fewer allergic reactions than do some of the more
aromatic species. A 6-foot tree takes 6-8 years to grow. These
are relatively light trees to handle and the soft needles makes
decorating painless.
Norway Spruce: Trees have dark green
needles and a triangular shape. Needles are 4-sided (rectangular
in section), ½ - 1 inch long, and sharp or somewhat blunt at
the tip. For Christmas trees, the overall color of the Norway
spruce is fair to excellent, but needle retention is considered
poor unless the trees are cut fresh and kept properly watered.
Growth during the first 10 years after field planting is relatively
slow and 8 to 11 years are required to grow a 6-7 foot tree.
Colorado Blue Spruce: These trees
have a narrow, pyramidal shape and cone-shaped crown. Leaves
(needles) are 1 - 1 ½ inches long on lower branches but somewhat
shorter on upper branches. They are 4-sided and have a very
sharp point on the end. Needles are generally dull bluish-gray
to silvery blue and emit a resinous odor when crushed. The blue
spruce is finding increasing popularity as a Christmas tree
as a result of its symmetrical form and attractive blue foliage.
Additionally, needle retention is among the best for the spruces.
Its popularity as an ornamental leads many consumers to use
blue spruce as a living Christmas tree, to be planted after
the holiday season.
Douglas Fir: The needles are dark
green or blue green, 1 to 1 ½ inches long, soft to the touch
and radiate out in all directions from the branch. They have
a sweet fragrance when crushed. Nationally, douglas fir is one
of the most popular Christmas trees species. It takes 10 - 12
years to grow a 6 - 7 foot tree.
Wholesale Items:
cut trees
dug trees
wreaths
grave blankets
other nursery stock
Prices, quantity, and availability vary.
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