Nothing Beats The Smell Of A "REAL" Christmas Tree !
OUR TREES: Our Pines grow FAST, but our Fir and Spruce trees grow ever so slowly - perhaps 9 years to reach the 6 - 8 foot size, so we get large Firs and Spruce from our friend and fellow grower near Mountain City, TN.
Fraser Fir: The BEST Tree ! With strong limbs, a natural dark green color, strong evergreen aroma, and minimal needle drop, the Fraser Fir is one of the most popular and most beautiful of Christmas trees. We were often told that we could not grow Fraser Firs at our farm - due to our rather low 1850 foot altitude. (Don't tell that to our small Frasers growing in our fields.) We have a limited supply of them growing in our fields, and we ask them every day to grow fast and well, so that they will be larger for you next year. We continue to plant more of this variety each year. We currently have some that are 6+ feet tall, and you are welcome to cut one of them to take home, but if you are looking for a larger tree, we have some georgeous larger Frasers which we get from a fellow grower near Mountain City, TN. They are truly FRESH, as they are cut one day, and delivered the next. When they arrive, we make a fresh cut across the bottom (1/2 inch or so) and store them in water, away from damaging wind and sun until they are ready for sale. While we do not have perfect growing conditions fro the Fraser, we have some almost perfect Frasers (ONLY GOD can make a perfect tree). With 'His' help, we will have some almost perfect Frasers soon.
Canaan Fir: A sometimes referred to 'double first cousin' to the Fraser, and almost as good, the Canaan Fir has short blue-green needles, a fragrant aroma, and excellent needle retention. The Canaan Fir has an excellent shape, strong branches, and decorates easily. Truly a matter of personal preference bwetween the Fraser and Canaan Fir varieties.
Leyland Cypress: With a light and featherlike appearance and low aroma, the Leyland Cypress is often a preferred choice with folks who have significant allergy issues. It is also the preferred Christmas tree of the deep south, as it holds up extremely well, IF kept properly watered. ALWAYS WITH WATER is especially critical for this species.
White Pine: A very popular tree in Tennessee, theis variety sports stout limbs, bhuish-green soft needles, about 3-4 inches long. A very full shaped tree which stays fresh for a long period, with EXCELLENT needle retention.
Virginia Pine: Very similar to the White Pine, this variety has strong limbs, with an aromatic pine scent.
Carolina Sapphire: One of the popular Arizona Cypress cultivars, the Carolina Sapphire exhibits very lacy foliage, steel blue/green color and a strong aroma. A very dense tree extremely popular in the South. The unique color make it a true conversation piece.
Spruce and other Fir varieties: Hopefully next year. "Grow fast little spruce and fir trees!" Some available this year as small trees.
OUR WEEDS: We grow 'World Champion' weeds, and you may find some that we did not "Harvest". Please excuse our neglect.
IS IT OK TO CUT A REAL TREE? Bobby & Beth Westbrook fondly remember many Christmases of their past when a real tree was a happy par tof their family Christmas observances. It is that family experience that they are trying to continue. THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF REAL CHRISTMAS TREES! When you cut a real Christmas tree, anotherone or more will be planted in its place. If families did not use cut trees, then none of our trees (our agricultural crop) would have been planted, and none of them would be here. Rest assured that upon your selection and harvest, another tree will be planted in its place.
Recycling: When your Christmas celebration is over, you can bring your real tree to a recycling facility where it will be put to good use. If you do not have one nearby, you may bring it back to us, and we will recycle it for you.
Fake or Real?Plastic trees are petroleum based and some often contain dangerous lead components; they remain in landfills for many years, and if burned give off poisonous smoke, harmful to your health (and mine). Real trees, on the other hand, decompose naturally, generate oxygen, and can provide habitats for birds and small animals following their in-home use. The remaining tree can be recycled into mulch, placed in a pond/lake for fry habitat safety, or taken to your local landfill, where they decompose at a fast rate.
You Choose - We prefer the Natural and Harmless Choice.
