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Sun Jul 12 05:14:15 2009 Posted by Jim
Subject: RE: Cypress Christmas Trees
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The first year you won’t see much growth after planting liners. The second year they can grow up to 4 feet tall and after the third year, I’ve sold 6 ft Christmas trees. They don’t all grow at the same rate, so you should expect sellable trees in 5 years. Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress require much more trimming than fir trees. I start shearing after the second year of growth on May 15th and Aug. 15th.

Mon Jul 6 15:55:17 2009 Posted by John
Subject: RE: Cypress Christmas Trees
I live in DE and wish to plant some Cypress on my Christmas tree farm (I currently grow Douglas-fir) I wanted to know how tall they grow the first year of planting liners. Thanks, John

Sun Nov 27 11:19:58 2005 Posted by Allison Sinclair
Subject: Carolina Sapphires
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I purchased a hundred or so of the Carolina sapphires two years ago. Tiny trees in liners. They have grown like crazy! They're about 4 feet tall now, some a little taller, some a little smaller. They are gorgeous! I'll have a great screen in another two years (planted them 10 feet apart). I LOVE these trees!!! Fast growth, unusual for my area (NC), and they smell wonderful. The deer munch on my leyland cypress trees, but not on the sapphires. Another note: they love water. The more water the faster they grow. I soaked new disposable diapers in water, cut them open and mixed the water absorbing gel with peat and Miracle Grow. I put about 3 cups of this mixture in each hole before planting the liner trees. One section of the yard got the mixture, one didn't (a test to see if my efforts were worth it). The trees with the mixture are almost twice the size of the others. Something to consider, perhaps, if you want a tree screen as quickly as possible or you just can't water the trees yourself. I planted most of my trees in the Summer and didn't have to water them much at all. They have thrived! Anyway, the Carolina Sapphires are GREAT trees!!!

Sun Jul 17 05:43:42 2005 Posted by Don Bratton
Subject: Carolina Sapphire
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Hello, I am interested in planting Carolina Sapphire trees on my residence to provide a screen as an alternative to Leyland Cypress. I would like to purchse10 trees, roughly 15 gallon , or about 3' tall, but cannot locate a retailer who carries them. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you, Don Bratton Atlanta, GA

Tue Feb 8 12:13:15 2005 Posted by Matt Mongin
Subject: Virginia pine transplants
I am interested in planting genetically superior Virginia pine transplants for Christmas trees in south west Ohio. Virginia pine grows naturally here but I know of no one growing the tree. We have problems with dieses in our scotch pines (Diplodia) and I want to try an alternative. Can you recommend a source for Virginia Pine transplants like those shown on your website?

Sun Jan 29 16:26:53 2005 Posted by Molnar
Subject: Deodar cedar and Carolina sapphire
I have a small choose and cut X-mas tree farm in northwest Louisiana. I am interested in purchasing deodar cedar and Carolina sapphire for planting early this spring. Can you advise me as to where I can obtain these plants?