“He who plants a tree, plants a hope.” – Lucy Larcom
Tree Information
There are so many reasons why we love trees and why they are so very important to our lives. We would love for our trees to be a part of your life. We currently grow four types of conifer trees in our nursery. Conifer trees are trees that bear cones and needle-like leaves. They are typically referred to as evergreens because they keep their foliage and color year-round and are often used in landscaping as ornamental trees, privacy screens, or windbreakers. Early Native Americans often used evergreens for medicinal purposes as well as during ceremonial practices.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce is native to North America but has been widely introduced beyond its native range and is commonly used as an ornamental tree. It can reach heights of 75 feet and live for 60 plus years. Blue Spruce grows well in sunny locations with moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Grows best in zones 2 through 7.
Balsam Fir
Balsam fir is native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. They are a small to medium-size evergreen tree that can grow up to 80 feet tall and has an average life span of 90 years. They are popularly used as Christmas trees, particularly in the northeastern United States. It is celebrated for its rich green needles, natural conical shape, and needle retention after being cut, and it is notably the most fragrant of all Christmas tree varieties. They are also grown as ornamental trees for landscaping purposes. Balsam Fir prefers cool, moist conditions and well-drained soil. Grows best in zones 3 through 5.
Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar is a species of juniper native to eastern North America. They can grow to an average height of 40 - 50 feet with the potential to live over 900 years. The bluish-green berries are a great food source for birds. They are known as a pioneer species, which means that they are one of the first trees to repopulate cleared, eroded, or damaged land. Grows best in sunny locations with rich soil in zones 2 through 9.
White Cedar
White Cedar is a small to medium-size evergreen that can grow up to 40 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. They are often used as ornamental trees, windbreakers, or privacy screens. White cedar is also known by the name arborvitae meaning "tree of life” which dates to the 16th century when the French explorers learned from the Native Americans how to use the tree’s foliage to treat scurvy. White cedar grows best in a sunny location with loamy, moist soil in zones 2 through 9.