Can we tag a tree prior to cutting it down at a later date?
Yes, we open two weeks prior to the end of November to tag a tree (best not to cut yet as it’s too early for them to last), however you can take the tree whenever you want to up to the 17th December, 2023. Payment required upfront.
What are your prices?
Pricing depends on height and variety of the trees, but 80% of all trees are $60 to $75. As well as Pine, we have significant Douglas Fir at those prices. Norwegian Spruce come online this year 2023. As a premium tree they will be in a higher price range as they take much longer to grow.
How can we pay?
This year we will be able to offer EFTPOS payments as well as Cash. We will not be accepting Bank Transfers unless orders are placed via email.
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). 90% of our trees are around 6ft or 1.8m.
Can we cut them ourselves and how does this work?
We can cut them for you 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 Victorian 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 6 years.
We now have Norway Spruce for sale.
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.
It is well known and considered the Douglas Fir to be much more appealing for allergy sufferers. While we cannot guarantee it, many people and customers agree with this statement.
These trees are normally ready for harvest in about 3-4 years, slightly quicker than the Norway Spruce.
We have a considerable range of Douglas Fir for all budgets.
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).
