Christmas Trees

 

 

Harvest Your Own Trees

The Christmas Farm offers Bracket Balsam, Canaan Fir and Balsam trees. All trees have similar attributes, which closely resemble Balsam: Dark green trees with good needle retention and a wonderful fragrance. Needle length 15-25mm (3/4″-1″) long. They are well spaced with a flat shape and a rounded or notched tip. Balsam fir trees are dark green on top with a slightly whiter colour near the bottom. The lower branches also have two rows of needles along each side of the branch.

Fresh Cut Trees

Balsam Fir Trees

Dark green trees with good needle retention and a wonderful fragrance. Balsam Fir needles are typically 15-25mm (3/4″-1″) long. They are well spaced with a flat shape and a rounded or notched tip.

Balsam fir trees are dark green on top with a slightly whiter colour near the bottom. The lower branches also have two rows of needles along each side of the branch.

Fraser Trees

Dark green trees with excellent needle retention and a nice light fragrance. Fraser Fir needles are up to 1″ long and are soft; making them ideal for children to handle and decorate.

Fraser fir trees are dark green with lush dense foliage and strong branches that can easily carry heavy ornaments.

Fraser Trees

Dark green trees with excellent needle retention and a nice light fragrance. Fraser Fir needles are up to 1″ long and are soft; making them ideal for children to handle and decorate.

Fraser fir trees are dark green with lush dense foliage and strong branches that can easily carry heavy ornaments.

Our Advice

Caring For Your Tree

Remember a Christmas tree is a living thing, care for it as carefully as you would a cut flower. Once you select a Christmas tree follow these suggestions to keep it fresh and safe!

If you buy your tree several days before it will be set up and decorated, store the tree outdoors or on a cool porch or patio until you are ready to decorate. An area that provides protections from the wind or sun will help the tree retain its moisture.

Before you bring your tree indoors, cut an inch off the butt of the tree and place in water within the hour. This opens the tree stem so it can take up water. Store the tree upright and place the butt end in a container of water. 

Trees are thirsty. They may drink several litres of water per day so make sure to check daily and supply fresh water as needed. A stand which holds at lease a gallon of water is recommended. If you allow the water level to drop below the trunk, a seal will form just as it does on a cut flower, and a new cut will be necessary. 

Place the tree away from fireplaces, radiators, TV sets and other heat sources. Turn off the tree lights when you leave your home and before you retire at night. 

Avoid use of combustible decorations. Check all electric lights and connections. Do not use lights with worn or frayed cords and never use lighted candles. 

Following these care and precaution measures should insure an attractive tree that stays fresh indoors for several weeks.

Our Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Remeber a Christmas tree is a living thing, care for it as carefully as you would a cut flower. Once you select a Christmas tree follow these suggestions to keep it fresh and safe!

How do I pick a fresh tree?
The needles should look shiny, green, and fresh—not dry or brown. They should not fall off when you pull on a branch.
Aren't lots of pesticides used in the growing of Christmas trees?

Christmas trees are a naturally pesticide-free crop. Trees attract the birds and wildlife that naturally keep the pest population in check.

Aren't you removing oxygen from the air if you cut down a tree?
Good question. Look at it like this- a Christmas tree is specifically planted to be harvested. It is not the same as going into the forest and cutting down a tree that will not be replaced. A grower typically replaces each tree that is cut with 2 or 3 new trees to ensure an ample supply from year to year. Each acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen to meet the requirements of 18 people. In one year one acre of Douglas Firs can absorb over 5,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide.
Aren't real trees a fire hazard?

Carelessness causes the fire- overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wiring are usually the cause. Both are likely to burn. A few good tips for choosing a real tree can be found above. Be sure to consider cutting your own tree so you can ensure it hasn’t been sitting unwatered, and be sure to water your tree well. 

What gets put into the air during the manufacturing of an artificial tree?

Air pollution and waste from industrial by products. 

Don't real trees end up in the landfill too?

Perhaps some do, but if you take living more green seriously you will recycle your real tree. Trees can be composted and turned into mulch. No matter what, an artificial tree is going to end up in a landfill. While tree manufacturers push the fact that an artificial tree will last 15 years stats show most people only keep theirs for 6 years.

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Take HWY-38/Gardiners RD north (Exit 611). until Murton Rd. Turn right onto Murton Rd, slight right onto Forest Rd, end at 3229 Forest Rd.

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