John and Patricia Woodie 4 Riley St Sparta, NC 28675 Phone: 704-878-2941 Cell: 704-437-9562 Fax: 704-871-8382 Email: john@jweinc.com Click Here For Map
Fraser Fir Christmas Trees For Wholesale Choose and Cut Nov 23,24,25  |  Nov 30 Dec 1,2  |  Dec 7,8,9 Located in the triangle of Sparta, West Jefferson and the Blue Ridge Parkway of Alleghany and Ashe Counties in North Carolina    Sizes available from 4 ft. to 14 ft.    Call, fax or email for more information about our beautiful trees
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Retail Care
Are imported trees always drier than locally grown trees because of differences in harvesting dates?
Research has shown that trees shipped into markets from some of the major Christmas tree production areas generally arrive with as high a moisture level as "fresh" cut locally-grown trees. Generally, the handling of trees on the retail lots has the greatest effect on their moisture levels (freshness) and quality.

What's the best way to prevent trees from drying out?
Trees being stored should be held in a shaded area that is protected from temperature extremes and wind.

In most cases, covering trees with shade cloth, burlap or boughs and spraying the piles with water is more effective than using plastic, which may allow light to pass through it and result in damage to the trees.

Will spraying trees in hot climates cause the needles to discolor?
The greatest potential for drying occurs once the trees are unbaled and displayed. Retailers can significantly reduce the rate of drying on trees displayed by spraying their foliage during the night and early morning.

Can you determine if a tree is fresh by bending the needles?
Needles on fresh fir trees break crisply when bent sharply with the fingers. Trees that have lost a significant amount of moisture are more pliable and tend to bend without breaking. The needles on fresh pines do not break, because of their fibrous nature, unless they are very dry.
 

   

             Facts about "real" trees:

• Christmas trees are 100% Biodegradable and Recyclable.

• Christmas trees are adaptable. They grow on marginal lands that are unsuitable for any other crop.

• Christmas trees help remove excessive carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere, which are contributing to the "green house effect".

• One acre of Christmas trees produce the daily oxygen requirements for 18 people.

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