our trees
Nordmann Fir
The luxurious Nordmann Fir tree is among the most beautiful conifers found anywhere. It has glossy, wide needles that are directed forward giving the upper surface of the branches a brushed, smooth appearance. The thick, symmetrically arranged branches are perfect for displaying heavy or large ornaments. The Nordmann Fir has a light fragrance making it a good choice for individuals with allergies.
Fraser Fir
Fraser Fir is known for its ability to hold onto its needles the longest and its wonderful fragrance. Its sturdy branches, short needles and open spaces between branches make it ideal for even the heaviest of ornaments. Fraser Fir needles have a green blue color, usually with a thick strong top. More compact than other conifers, it is well suited to smaller homes and apartments.
Noble Fir
Known for their beauty, Noble Firs have long lasting needles and stiff, flat branches that can support even heavy ornaments. The boughs provide lovely greenery with upright blue green needles that give them a regal appearance. There are a few Noble Firs ready for your home this year and many more will be ready next year.
How do we grow healthy trees?
Growing a beautiful tree for you to enjoy in your home at Christmas takes a great deal of time and care. We start with 2-year-old seedlings that we plant in raised beds so they can be carefully nurtured and watered for the first year.
Once planted in the field they will grow about 1 foot a year in our climate zone with proper care. Each year every tree needs to be watered, hand pruned, fertilized and shaped. We have chosen to plant our entire field in grass for a much nicer you-cut experience when things are typically wet at Christmas time, so that means frequent cutting of the field throughout the spring and summer.
Each fall our task is to prune and expertly shape the trees so they exhibit that perfect Christmas tree conical shape. All of this TLC means that you have many gorgeous trees to choose from when you visit Red Truck Trees!
Why choose a live tree?
Like any typical farm crop, Christmas trees are a renewable, recyclable product that continually benefits the environment! Here’s how:
- During the 8 to 12 years it takes to grow, the tree takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. This cleans the air and helps slow climate change.
- When you are done with your Christmas tree there are several local locations where it can be chipped and recycled creating mulch that is used for many purposes including hiking paths, gardens, farms and bird feeders.
- Each year growers plant an average of 3 trees for each one harvested at Christmas.
- To manufacture an artificial tree you need plastic, steel, aluminum, cardboard for shipping and the resources to ship from Asia where most are made. All of these products have many negative impacts on the environment.
- You need to keep your artificial tree for 20+ years to reduce the environmental impact. Average homes dispose of theirs after 6 years.
- Live trees provide a habitat for wildlife where they grow.
- Tree growers employ well over 100,000 people in the North America, making a significant contribution to our economy.
How To Find Us
18630 2nd Ave, South Surrey, BC
When you turn onto 2nd Ave from 184th Street continue all the way through the open gate on the right at the fork at the end of 2nd Ave. Some customers stop at our neighbours' tree farm in error thinking it is Red Truck Trees. Watch for our Red Truck Trees sign and our street number is on the gate post – ‘18630’.
Contact Us
Phone 604.220.7696
redtrucktrees@gmail.com
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM |