Can we tag a tree prior to cutting it down at a later date?
Yes, we open the weekend prior to the end of November to tag a tree only (no sales as it’s too early to cut them), however you can still tag a tree later in November and early December. We do ask that the tree be cut by 2nd weekend in December unless paid for in advance.
What are your prices?
Pricing depends on height and variety of the trees, but begin at $40 and go from there. When our Douglas Fir & Norwegian Spruce come online, they will be a higher price range as they take so long to grow.
How can we pay?
At this time we can only accept cash or online transfer (mobile app). We do not have EFTPOS as it is prohibitively expensive for us as the retailer at this time.
What sizes are your trees?
They begin at about 1.5m (5 feet approx) and go up to about 6 to 7 feet (Over 2m).
Can we cut them ourselves and how does this work?
We can cut them for you as you will only need a hand saw or you can use our saws yourself. We try to maximise the trunk length and cut them as low as possible.
What is a Norway Spruce Tree?
Norway Spruce is the traditional Christmas tree which has been popular since Victoria times with short and thin, varying bright and beautifully deep green pointed needles. It has a more triangular shape than other varieties with attractive red-brown bark, a rich coniferous fragrance, broad base and bushy habit.
These Christmas trees are very popular in Europe and North America and would be regarded as one of the most well known varieties grown on farms in those aforementioned continents.
While regarded as quick in growth, in New Zealand they would be considered medium in growth with a Christmas tree size of 6’ to 8’ (2m approx.) grown in 4 to 6 years.
It’s expected we will have the first small trees available for harvest in 2022 or 2023.
What is a Douglas Fir Tree?
The Douglas Fir Christmas tree (pseudotsuga menziesii) has been a popular Christmas tree species since the 1920s.They are grown in the US and shipped to the majority of the United States and is also exported to the Hawaiian Islands, Mexico, Central America, Guam and Asia.
In New Zealand, Douglas Fir continues to have significant forestry uses and is planted all over the country amongst other timber varieties.
The trees have short needles with long wonderful bright green new growth stems. Most Douglas Fir Christmas trees will last about 4 weeks inside (if taken care of) but have a habit of new growth drooping immediately after cutting (NZ growing season). If immediately placed in water or trunk is re-cut prior to placing in the water, these new growths will easily recover. To aid in the recovery of the tree, cutting the odd tips off the new growth takes off the weight and speeds up the recovery, without significantly affecting the look of the tree.
These trees are normally ready for harvest in about 4-5 years, slightly quicker than the Norway Spruce.
It’s expected we will the first trees available for harvest in 2021 or 2022.
What is a Radiata Pine tree?
The Radiata pine is the most well known and popular Christmas tree variety in New Zealand, possessing a mild and pleasant scent and long, soft needles which has been popular for NZ families for years; where many people will have fond memories.
Native to a small island off the coast of California in the U.S., the Radiata pine makes a fast growing and hardy potted Christmas tree and attractive fresh-cut tree.
Grown in very significant mass in New Zealand’s Forestry regions, making up most of the timber grown for the building industry, both in NZ and export markets overseas.
The fast-growing Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) is a hardy, drought tolerant tree, which can grow over 2 metres tall in 2-3 years in many parts of New Zealand, compared to the 6-9 years and very cold climate required by most firs and spruces to reach the same height.
We currently offer varying sizes of Radiata Christmas trees for sale available with really good lasting qualities (if taken care of).