Published November 1983. Reprinted November 1994. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Christmas trees are an enduring holiday tradition. U.S. producers supply about 35 million trees annually. The past few decades have seen the Pacific Northwest’s rise to prominence as the leading Christmas-tree producing region in the United States. With a combined annual production estimated at more than 11 million trees, Oregon,...
This publication offers an integrated approach to effective weed management in Christmas trees, incorporating diverse strategies and practices to keep weed populations off balance. It includes strategies for using prevention, mechanical means, cover crops and vegetated strips, flame weeding, and biological and chemical controls. Emphasis in chemical recommendations is on...
Each Christmas tree species requires special skill and specific knowledge to be grown successfully. True fir Christmas trees are no exception. In fact, the true firs, many argue, require more detailed knowledge, more specific site requirements, and more individual attention than other species.
Over the past 30 years, Christmas trees have become an intensively managed horticultural crop. During this period, higher standards and increasing competition have given the edge to growers who are progressive and highly motivated. Whether you’re a large or small producer, your trees must have consistently high quality for successful...
During the past 50 years, plantation Christmas tree production has grown in acreage and sophistication. Nitrogen applications with a tuna can have been replaced by precise, mechanized application of a wide array of nutrients and lime.
Current nutrient management programs must focus on three concepts for success.
This guide provides...