Hidden Pines Christmas Tree Farm
At Hidden Pines we have several varieties of "Cut-Your-Own" trees and also supplement our own trees with "Pre-Cut" trees grown at other Midwest farms.
Cut-Your-Own: We supply the saw and a sled...finding the perfect tree is up to you. When you are ready, our friendly staff will shake and "net" your tree for free! Be sure to bring your camera! Pets are allowed in the field if they are on a leash and you clean up after them. Pre-Cut: If Cut-Your-Own is not for you, we have a nice selection of other trees in our pre-cut lot. Some are even displayed indoors for those extra cold and rainy days. When you're ready, we'll put a fresh cut on the trunk and shake and "net" pre-cut trees for free too! Read below for a listing of the varieties of trees we raise on our farm. Not all varieties are available each year. |
Species of Trees and Their Characteristics
Learn more about the various species of trees available.
Canaan Fir
Canaan fir also called West Virginia Balsam Fir is a genetic cross of the northern balsam fir from the northern United States and Canada and the Fraser balsam fir from the southeastern United States. The blue-green, flatish needles are a silvery color on the underside of the branches. Its fragrance is sweet and spicy like balsam and Fraser fir. Its soft lacing branches are sturdy enough to support ornaments of many sizes. This variety is grown in Ohio for its tolerance to our heavier clay based soils. Needle retention is very good for this water loving tree. Over 55% of the trees grown at Hidden Pines are Canaan Fir.
Scotch Pine
Has been the most popular Christmas tree in Ohio-this pine has dark to medium green color with firm branches. Needle retention is very good. Needles range from 1.5” to 3” long and grow in clusters of two. Depending on shearing, this tree can be very full. It is found statewide and is easy to decorate. While the popularity of Scotch Pine is decreasing, we still have a good selection here on the farm with 10% of our trees being Scotch.
Concolor Fir
Also known as white fir, this long-needled fir has round 1.5” to 2.5” long silvery-blue needles singly attached to the branches in an upright manner. This species normally grows in high elevations in the mountain ranges on the west coast. This early budding fir is sensitive to our early spring frosts. It prefers well drained but moist soil. Concolor fir grow with vigor and will accept moderate to severe shearing to control the growth. This layered, slightly wild growing, tree has very good to excellent needle retention. The strong citrus and somewhat soapy scent is unique to this tree. Because of increasing popularity, we are dedicating increasing field space to this variety which now makes up more than 10% of our plantings.
Fraser Fir
Fraser fir is the balsam fir of the southeastern United States, grown on well drained but fairly moist soils. Its dark blue-green needles are flat in appearance attached singly to its branches. These sturdy and symmetrically branched trees have a distinct blue/silver color on the underside their needles. This fragrant tree has excellent needle retention and is considered the ‘Cadillac’ of cut Christmas trees. If the grower has the correct soils and drainage, this tree can be grown in Ohio producing an excellent classic Christmas tree. We don't grow many of these on our farm, but often bring some in to sell that are grown on other Midwest farms.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Blue spruce come in a variety of colors from a light powdery blue to a rich dark blue-green. Its 1” long , round sharp needles are attached singly to heavy branches in a bottle brush fashion. This tree will accept heavy ornaments, is usually full when kept sheared or it can be layered in appearance to allow spaces for large decorations. Blue spruce have a nice aroma but the needle retention is average. We suggest cutting any spruce in December because of the poorer needle retention but we still have a good number of them here on the farm as customers love that blue color.
Norway Spruce
Norway spruce are found throughout the United States. In Ohio it is considered an endemic (or naturally occurring) tree. The shiny dark green needles of this spruce are what makes it the traditional Christmas tree. Its short .50” to.75” needles are attached to the branches singly. This densely branched tree has a traditional fragrance and sturdy branches for ornaments. Most often used as a landscaping tree today, it can still be found as a Christmas tree at some plantations. Needle retention is fair–so make sure this tree has been fresh cut (or you cut it) in mid December to get the best results in the house.
Black Hills Spruce
Black Hills spruce is a very dense and pyramidal tree native that makes a lovely Christmas tree. It is a relative of the White spruce with sharply pointed needs of 1/3 to 3/4 inch and blue/green in color. Like most spruces needle retention is average so the later you cut this tree the less needles you will need to sweep up.
Eastern White Pine
This fluffy looking Christmas tree with its bright green color and excellent needle retention make it a popular tree. The needles are long, soft and grow in clusters of five. The tree has soft pliable branches and extremely heavy ornaments may pull the branches out of shape. If sheared closely, and long ornament hooks are used this fragrant soft tree is friendly to young fingers and a full looking tree.
Learn more about the various species of trees available.
Canaan Fir
Canaan fir also called West Virginia Balsam Fir is a genetic cross of the northern balsam fir from the northern United States and Canada and the Fraser balsam fir from the southeastern United States. The blue-green, flatish needles are a silvery color on the underside of the branches. Its fragrance is sweet and spicy like balsam and Fraser fir. Its soft lacing branches are sturdy enough to support ornaments of many sizes. This variety is grown in Ohio for its tolerance to our heavier clay based soils. Needle retention is very good for this water loving tree. Over 55% of the trees grown at Hidden Pines are Canaan Fir.
Scotch Pine
Has been the most popular Christmas tree in Ohio-this pine has dark to medium green color with firm branches. Needle retention is very good. Needles range from 1.5” to 3” long and grow in clusters of two. Depending on shearing, this tree can be very full. It is found statewide and is easy to decorate. While the popularity of Scotch Pine is decreasing, we still have a good selection here on the farm with 10% of our trees being Scotch.
Concolor Fir
Also known as white fir, this long-needled fir has round 1.5” to 2.5” long silvery-blue needles singly attached to the branches in an upright manner. This species normally grows in high elevations in the mountain ranges on the west coast. This early budding fir is sensitive to our early spring frosts. It prefers well drained but moist soil. Concolor fir grow with vigor and will accept moderate to severe shearing to control the growth. This layered, slightly wild growing, tree has very good to excellent needle retention. The strong citrus and somewhat soapy scent is unique to this tree. Because of increasing popularity, we are dedicating increasing field space to this variety which now makes up more than 10% of our plantings.
Fraser Fir
Fraser fir is the balsam fir of the southeastern United States, grown on well drained but fairly moist soils. Its dark blue-green needles are flat in appearance attached singly to its branches. These sturdy and symmetrically branched trees have a distinct blue/silver color on the underside their needles. This fragrant tree has excellent needle retention and is considered the ‘Cadillac’ of cut Christmas trees. If the grower has the correct soils and drainage, this tree can be grown in Ohio producing an excellent classic Christmas tree. We don't grow many of these on our farm, but often bring some in to sell that are grown on other Midwest farms.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Blue spruce come in a variety of colors from a light powdery blue to a rich dark blue-green. Its 1” long , round sharp needles are attached singly to heavy branches in a bottle brush fashion. This tree will accept heavy ornaments, is usually full when kept sheared or it can be layered in appearance to allow spaces for large decorations. Blue spruce have a nice aroma but the needle retention is average. We suggest cutting any spruce in December because of the poorer needle retention but we still have a good number of them here on the farm as customers love that blue color.
Norway Spruce
Norway spruce are found throughout the United States. In Ohio it is considered an endemic (or naturally occurring) tree. The shiny dark green needles of this spruce are what makes it the traditional Christmas tree. Its short .50” to.75” needles are attached to the branches singly. This densely branched tree has a traditional fragrance and sturdy branches for ornaments. Most often used as a landscaping tree today, it can still be found as a Christmas tree at some plantations. Needle retention is fair–so make sure this tree has been fresh cut (or you cut it) in mid December to get the best results in the house.
Black Hills Spruce
Black Hills spruce is a very dense and pyramidal tree native that makes a lovely Christmas tree. It is a relative of the White spruce with sharply pointed needs of 1/3 to 3/4 inch and blue/green in color. Like most spruces needle retention is average so the later you cut this tree the less needles you will need to sweep up.
Eastern White Pine
This fluffy looking Christmas tree with its bright green color and excellent needle retention make it a popular tree. The needles are long, soft and grow in clusters of five. The tree has soft pliable branches and extremely heavy ornaments may pull the branches out of shape. If sheared closely, and long ornament hooks are used this fragrant soft tree is friendly to young fingers and a full looking tree.