How do I take care of my tree if I’m not going to put it up right away?
Simply store the tree in a cool shaded place until you are ready to put it up.  Placing the tree in water for storage is not necessary but be sure to cut an inch or so off the butt just before putting it up.

What is the best way to care for my tree once it is up?
First, be sure the tree is in a sturdy stand capable of holding at least a gallon of water.  Second, place the tree away from all heat sources.  Third, decorate only with good quality lights that are in good condition.  And fourth, water the tree daily and be absolutely sure it never runs out of water.  The tree may drink over a gallon of water per day!

Which is the best species of Christmas tree?
This is largely a matter of taste.  Needle retention is best for trees cut just before putting them up.  Ornament support is best for spruce.  Fragrance is best for fir.  Scotch is the most popular tree in America.  White pine is light weight, easy to handle, and very hypoallergenic. 

Aren’t real trees a fire hazard?
There has never been an instance of a real tree spontaneously bursting into flame.  Properly cared for real Christmas trees will absolutely not support flame.  (see the “link” page for the tests that have been done to show this)   Trees that aren’t properly cared for and allowed to dry out have the same combustibility as any house plant allowed to dry out.  By the way, the studies show that fake trees have the same fire hazard as improperly cared for real trees. 

What can I do to avoid needles all over my carpet?
Cut your Christmas tree just before putting it up, keep it watered and use tree disposal bags.  Get two of them.  Spread the first on the floor under the tree.  When ready to take the tree down, remove all water from the stand (a sponge works great) and put the second bag down over the tree from the top.  Now bring the bottom bag up over the top one and carry the tree out.  Works every time! 

What should I do with my real Christmas tree when I take it down?
Most towns and cities have renewal programs at designated sites.  You can always return your real tree to Beaver Creek Plantation.  Just drop it in the road ditch in front of the place.  We grind the trees and use them for mulch.  Try that with a fake tree! 

Do you give tours of your farm?
Was Custer riding a horse?  Just call the farm to arrange.  We would rather talk about trees than eat.  Well, almost. 

Why do the trees at a Choose-N-Cut Christmas tree farm cost more than trees in front of a store?
Choose-n-cut Christmas tree farms offer unmatched quality and freshness.  We invite you to compare.    

How long will a Christmas tree last after it is cut?
With proper care a choose-n-cut Christmas tree will last well over a month. 

I know you ship wreaths, but do you ship Christmas trees too?
Indeed we do.  We ship white pine and Fraser fir up to 6 feet tall.  Last year we shipped trees from California to Maine.  Just stop by or give us a call to place your order. 

When I went out to cut my own Christmas tree, I noticed a lot of dead needles in the tree and under the tree.  What does that mean?
There are no needles on a conifer that are any older than 2-3 years.   Trees constantly renew their needles and the old ones are shed.  This is a normal process for healthy trees.  We clean your tree by shaking it to make sure these shed needles don't go home with you. 

The trees in your fields seem to have different shapes and shades of green.  Why is that?
We shape every tree every year to its "Christmas tree" shape.  This is called shearing and currently we are shearing around 50,000 trees per year.  The timing of this is very important and is different for different species.  Customer preferences vary so we make some narrow and some fat to accommodate as many tastes as possible.  Different species are different shades of green and within species there are different shades depending on the seed source.  For example, there at least 100 different seed sources (or cultivars) of Scotch Pine.  We grow 3 - the East Anglia, the Belgium, and the Scottish Highlands.  Also within each cultivar, we treat some with a sealer that blocks natural UV seasonal color changes to achieve yet another shade of green. 

Do you have potted Christmas trees?
Yes we do.  You can plant your potted tree with some success if you use it only in a cool place (eg; a porch) and begin transitioning it back to the outdoors as soon as possible.  One sequence might be from porch to garage to protected side of the house.  If you don't already have a hole dug, plant the tree as soon as possible in the spring.  If you already have a hole dug, set the tree into the hole once it transitions to the outdoors.