Douglas Fir Christmas Tree in Various Sizes (1.5M (5ft approx))

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Russell, Tony; Cutler, Catherine; Walters, Martin (2014). "Pseudotsuga menziesii". The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees of the World. London: Anness Publishing Ltd. p.120. ISBN 978-1-4351-5597-8. We were impressed by this model, also a top performer in Lab tests, and found it a breeze to put together and fluff. Light connections are built into the trunk, thanks to an “Easy Plug” system that makes lighting the tree intuitive and speedy — all you have to do is pop one plug into the wall outlet to light up the entire tree. Pollen strobili are small and reddish-brown. Young cones are small, oval shaped and hang downward. They are reddish-brown to gray, 3″ long and do not dissipate to spread seed as do true firs (Abies sp.). The cones open in the late summer to disperse the seeds and will continue to hang on the trees through the fall. Use the branches and pine needles as mulch to provide your garden with insulation and moisture throughout the winter (you can even add on top of snow). Break off the needles, cut the branches into small, one or two-inch pieces, and use them asmulch. If you're not a fan of hanging lights on your tree each year, fake trees with built-in lights can also make your life a bit easier, so you don’t have to do all the tree decorations yourself. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about keeping your Christmas tree alive by watering it regularly or vacuuming up pesky needles that can be harmful to pets.

If you’re creative, use the trunk and branches to make fantastic wood coasters, candleholders, or other craftyitems. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). " Pinus resinosa". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team . Retrieved 2018-11-07. R. K. Hermann (October 1985). The Genus Pseudotsuga: Ancestral History and Past Distribution (Special Publication 2b). Forest Research Laboratory, College of Forestry, Oregon State University. pp.23–24. Douglas-Fir". National Christmas Tree Association. Archived from the original on 2020-08-03 . Retrieved 2022-02-10. Make sure you have a tree stand that has a one-gallon capacity because the tree will drink up to a quarter of water from every inch of its stemdiameter.Christmas trees are an agricultural commodity, and choosing a real Christmas tree can support a local farm business," says Stephanie D. Radin, M.S., the agriculture/horticulture program leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Dutchess County, New York. "Real Christmas trees benefit the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and other environmental gases and emitting oxygen." The needles are dark green or blue green, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, soft to the touch and radiate out in all directions from the branch. They have a sweet fragrance when crushed.

The long bit on the top of the tree (where you put your star or fairy) is called the ‘ leader’. This can be quite long on some trees and much shorter on others – just natural variance – so growers account for this when measuring by taking a height to halfway up the leader (halfway between the top set of branches and the top of the tree). Just to confuse things a bit further, the industry standard is centimetre ranges. Here’s a handy conversion: Majestic, resilient, and steeped in tradition, the Douglas Fir stands as a symbol of everlasting beauty and strength.And since there are so many different types, you may find it difficult selecting the right one for your home. Here are 20 types of popular Christmas trees to consider buying in 2023, along with their strengths and weaknesses. Some are known for their scent, others for their needle retention, others for the colors of the foliage or strength in the branches. Regardless of which one you choose, with proper care, your evergreen should last at least five weeks or more. Griffin, James R. (September 1964). "A New Douglas-Fir Locality in Southern California". Forest Science: 317–319 . Retrieved December 31, 2010. Douglas fir was the first type of tree we learned to grow as seen in this 1981 photo of founder Mark Rohlfs hand shearing a Douglas Fir Christmas tree. Every one of our Douglas fir Christmas trees are to this day still sheared by hand in this same manner. With over 35 years experience handcrafting these trees we have the experience to bring you the finest quality Douglas fir Christmas trees. Times have changed, but Santa & Sons Douglas Fir Christmas trees are still monuments to the holidays that would make our grandfathers proud. Bigcone Douglas-fir (P. macrocarpa), the other Pseudotsuga species in western North America, has a very restricted range limited to Southern California and Baja, Mexico. It is not used as a Christmas tree.