Living (Potted) Tree Descriptions
Our living trees are individually priced at $40-$70. They are field dug by a professional crew. The root ball is wrapped in burlap and twine. We provide a pot with sawdust to hold your tree upright during the holidays. See Tree Care for instructions on the care of living trees.
Fraser Fir -
A small (up to 50 ft tall), slow growing elegant fir tree, native to the mountains of the eastern US. It likes a moist well drained acid soil. Will grow in western Washington but likes to be shaded from the hot afternoon sun.
Noble Fir –
(Available for U-Cut during pre-season only) Noble Fir is native to the upper elevations of the Cascade mountains in Washington and Oregon. It is noted for its beautiful blue green color and conical shape. It grows slowly to a height of 200 ft. Nobles must be planted in well drained soil and will not tolerate standing water any time of year. Likes partial shade and northern exposed slope.
Shasta Red Fir –
A close relative to the Noble Fir grows at high elevations of Oregon and Northern California. Beautiful blue color, soft needles, and red bark are its trademarks. Very drought tolerant and loves hot dry summers. Very susceptible to root rot and will not tolerate standing water any time of year. Plant in full sun with southern exposure.
Grand Fir –
Noted for its fragrance, grand fir is a large true fir with a deep rich green color. It is native to western Washington and grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions. It will tolerate all but the wettest soils and likes partial shade while it is young.
Serbian Spruce –
Small (50 to 90 ft tall), slow growing, narrow tree native to Eastern Europe, around Serbia and Bosnia. A hardy, pest resistant tree that tolerates a wide variety of soils and climates. Prefers moist well drained soils in full sunlight.
Sitka Spruce –
Largest and fastest growing of the spruces (up to 300 ft tall). It has a beautiful blue green color with sharp short needles. This is a tree that is native to the western slopes of the Cascades. It is very hardy and will grow in a variety of soils. It loves our moist winters and tolerates everything but swamp conditions. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate standing water for short periods of time.
Norway Spruce -
Fast growing tree (2-3' per year) can reach 50' tall by 25' wide. Extremely cold tolerant. Adapts to a variety of soil conditions with good drought tolerance. Resistant to the disease and insect problem that often afflict other spruce varieties. Wants full sun to part shade.
Scotch Pine (French Blue Strain) –
Medium growth rate to 30-50’ tall and wide. Dense habit when young, ages to more spreading form. Prefers well drained, acidic soil, wind resistant, full sun. Can’t take infertile or dry soils.
Austrian Silver Pine -
Fast growing tree. Mature size 50-70' tall x 20-40' wide. Dense pyramidal form when young (to 30' tall), aging to more spreading umbrella shape. Adaptable to most soils. Needs full sun.
Fraser Fir -
A small (up to 50 ft tall), slow growing elegant fir tree, native to the mountains of the eastern US. It likes a moist well drained acid soil. Will grow in western Washington but likes to be shaded from the hot afternoon sun.
Noble Fir –
(Available for U-Cut during pre-season only) Noble Fir is native to the upper elevations of the Cascade mountains in Washington and Oregon. It is noted for its beautiful blue green color and conical shape. It grows slowly to a height of 200 ft. Nobles must be planted in well drained soil and will not tolerate standing water any time of year. Likes partial shade and northern exposed slope.
Shasta Red Fir –
A close relative to the Noble Fir grows at high elevations of Oregon and Northern California. Beautiful blue color, soft needles, and red bark are its trademarks. Very drought tolerant and loves hot dry summers. Very susceptible to root rot and will not tolerate standing water any time of year. Plant in full sun with southern exposure.
Grand Fir –
Noted for its fragrance, grand fir is a large true fir with a deep rich green color. It is native to western Washington and grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions. It will tolerate all but the wettest soils and likes partial shade while it is young.
Serbian Spruce –
Small (50 to 90 ft tall), slow growing, narrow tree native to Eastern Europe, around Serbia and Bosnia. A hardy, pest resistant tree that tolerates a wide variety of soils and climates. Prefers moist well drained soils in full sunlight.
Sitka Spruce –
Largest and fastest growing of the spruces (up to 300 ft tall). It has a beautiful blue green color with sharp short needles. This is a tree that is native to the western slopes of the Cascades. It is very hardy and will grow in a variety of soils. It loves our moist winters and tolerates everything but swamp conditions. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate standing water for short periods of time.
Norway Spruce -
Fast growing tree (2-3' per year) can reach 50' tall by 25' wide. Extremely cold tolerant. Adapts to a variety of soil conditions with good drought tolerance. Resistant to the disease and insect problem that often afflict other spruce varieties. Wants full sun to part shade.
Scotch Pine (French Blue Strain) –
Medium growth rate to 30-50’ tall and wide. Dense habit when young, ages to more spreading form. Prefers well drained, acidic soil, wind resistant, full sun. Can’t take infertile or dry soils.
Austrian Silver Pine -
Fast growing tree. Mature size 50-70' tall x 20-40' wide. Dense pyramidal form when young (to 30' tall), aging to more spreading umbrella shape. Adaptable to most soils. Needs full sun.
