Balsam Hill Christmas Trees

These crush-resistant branch tips are molded from real tree branches for an authentic living tree appearance. Display this decoration on floor or tabletop, in any indoor or covered outdoor location.

As a slower growing tree, they may be more expensive per foot than a tree that gives growers a faster turn-around.Ranges from light to dark blue-green, 1" long, round, sharp needles attached singly, in a formation resembling a bottle brush.

If the trunck of the tree fills up too much of the space reserved for water you will have to refill the reservior more often and the tree will have a tendency to dry out. All of the Cinco models are made to display real, live Christmas trees securely...

Around the turn of the 20th century, the majority of Chicago's Christmas trees arrived not overland but by water. Improved road and rail transport brought an end to this practice. Schuenemann and the Schooner Rouse SimmonsWisconsin Historical Society:...

Though historically, lit candles were used on feather trees, this is not recommended.Feather trees were the first artificial Christmas tree. People wanted to put up a Christmas tree, but they were also concerned about deforestation.

The sunlight can also make the tree fade faster. A Christmas tree stand normally holds a rather small amount of water and a Christmas tree can quickly use up the water in the stand.Choose an apropriate location for your Christmas treeAnother important...

The cost is reasonable and the tree is nicely shaped with full, thick needles. The Frasier is usually the most expensive tree available because of its relative rarity and its natural shape.

Some people suggest using ice cubes or daily watering to help keep the root ball moist.Once Christmas is over, move the Christmas tree you intend to replant back outside. Once a tree is cut from the root ball, it can no longer be planted outside, so make...

This little beauty is native to northern California and into southern Oregon and exudes a pungent pine aroma. It's never too early to plan for the Christmas holiday! Maybe this year you want to express your creativity and are looking for non-traditional...

If things go well and the cuttings root successfully, transplant each one into an individual container filled with soil-based planting mix with a small amount of slow release fertilizer.Let the tiny trees mature for several months, or until they're large...

Never trim the bark to accommodate a too-tight stand. Similarly, bleach, vodka, aspirin, sugar, lime soda, copper pennies or vodka have little or no effect and some can actually slow water retention and increase moisture loss.What works best?

Just remember to have fun and that in the end, the joy is in the experience of choosing the Christmas tree with your family. Choose based on looks when you are first picking out a Christmas tree.

Location is another important consideration. Water will not only keep the tree alive but will also prevent safety issues associated with drying out. This is true for both cut trees and living (root ball intact) Christmas trees.

With such a smorgasbord of delicacies, you will have hours of fun watching birds and small mammals dart in and out of the tree for a snack.Also, some conservation groups use Christmas trees as wildlife habitats.

Only 16% of us cut our own trees nowadays. You can either go to a Christmas tree farm where they provide the saws and nicely groomed trees or you can venture out into the woods to find your own.

It does prefer afternoon shade, especially in extreme summer areas. Keep consistently moist. Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest Miniature Christmas Tree is hardy in USDA Zones 7 – 9.

The dense growth of this spruce variety means its also a great screen plant that wont overgrow tight spaces when planted outside in the spring. The slow growth of this conifer make it an excellent choice as a container plant or miniature Christmas tree...

Use LED lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, as this will reduce drying of the tree. Once you receive your tree, unpack it immediately, remove any netting place the base of the tree in water as soon as possible.

Use LED lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, as this will reduce drying of the tree. Once you receive your tree, unpack it immediately, remove any netting place the base of the tree in water as soon as possible.

We have taken the guess work out of tree buying by including the following list of the attributes of each type of tree we sell. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your tree.

We personally hand-select each fresh Christmas tree to make sure that it meets our high quality standards. Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree: Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of...

* One of the smaller firs, preferring cooler climates.

* One of the smaller firs, preferring cooler climates.

* Douglas fir seeds are an extremely important food for small mammals. Mice, voles, shrews, and chipmunks consumed an estimated 65 percent of a Douglas fir seed crop following dispersal in western Oregon.

Record trees have been measured to be 94.8 m (311 ft) in height and 17 m (57 ft) in diameter. The spongy reddish-brown bark is ridged and furrowed and it is native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

Backyard scene - l - r: Blue Spruce, Arborvitae and Eastern Red Cedar One of the delights of conifers in general is the range of colors and textures available - from near white to blue, gold and many shades of green, and textures ranging from the finest...

* Pseudotsuga menziesii is one of the world's most important timber trees, valued in both the Old and New worlds * This is the largest member of the Pinaceae (the second largest, Picea sitchensis, grows with P.