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| Needle Length | 1”- 1½” |
| Needle Shape | Medium length and thickness |
| Needle Sharpness | Semi-sharp |
| Needle Gloss | Shiny |
| Max. Ornament Weight | Heavy ornaments and lights |
| Needle Retention* | Fair, but inconsistent |
| Fragrance Strength | Very Strong |
| Color | Blue-green to yellow-green |
| Grown on the farm? | Yes |
| Available as | Pre-cut and pre-dug |
* Gauged by the number of needles retained on January 1st by a tree cut on Thanksgiving and well cared for thereafter. Poor does not mean the tree will simply be a bunch of barren twigs – it will still look presentable, but significantly sparser than when it was cut.
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Douglas Fir 8'-10'
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Despite their name, Douglas Fir are actually not considered to be true Firs. However, they have many of the same pleasing properties as Fraser Fir and other Firs, such as strong branches and a naturally pleasing shape. Though still poor at retaining their needles after being cut, they are nonetheless better at this than the true Firs. Also, Douglas Fir have a stronger aroma than the true Firs, but less than Spruce. Some botanists have described the aroma as “sweet” or “smelling of camphor.”
Price and Availability
We grow Douglas Fir on a part of the farm that is difficult to access, so we harvest them ourselves and bring them to the Christmas Center to sell as pre-cut and pre-dug (what do these mean?). Because we have so few and they are difficult to grow, we individually price each tree according to its quality and size. Pre-cut prices typically range between $44 and $125.
| Size1 | Appx. Quantity on Hand | Cut Price | Dug Price3 |
| 5’-6’ | 2 | Individually marked | Individually marked |
| 6’-7’ | 4 | Individually marked | Individually marked |
| 7’-8’ | 6 | Individually marked | Individually marked |
| 8’-10’ | 4 | Individually marked | Individually marked |
| 10’-12’ | 4 | Individually marked | Individually marked |
1We measure Christmas tree size as the height from the cut to the topmost whorl of branches just below the leader. We measure dug trees from the ground to the topmost whorl.
2Numbers are approximate, based on estimates made of Christmas grade trees at the start of the season. We cannot guarantee availability. Call ahead to verify our stock and, if desired, reserve a pre-cut tree. Note that we will only hold trees until same-day close of business.
3See our 2010/2011 Landscaping Tree & Shrub Price List for volume pricing on landscape grade dug trees.