| Webb's Christmas Tree Farm |
| Types of Trees |
| What is a Leyland Cypress? In the 1800's, numerous tree species from all over the world were planted in an arboretum at Leighton Hall estate in Welshpool, Wales. In 1888, six unusual seedlings were noticed, apparently from a rare intergeneric cross between an Alaska-Cedar and a nearby Monterey Cypress. Both parent trees are native to the North Amercian Pacific coast. The new hybrid was called a cypress, since the Alaska-Cedar is a 'false cypress' and the Monterey Cypress is a 'true cypress.' Neither are related to our Southern Baldcypress. The original six seedlings were taken to the Haggerston Castle estate in Central England by a relative of the owner of Leighton Hall, C.J. Leyland. Leylands were first introduced into the United States at the Institute of Forest Genetics at Placerville, CA in 1941. It was first considered for use as a Christmas tree when Clemson University began studying it in the 1970's. The production of Leylands for Christmas trees has since spread from South Carolina to other parts of the South and now numbers in the hundreds of thousands annually. |
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| White Pine |
| What is a White Pine? Twenty years ago, the White Pine accounted for only a very small percentage of the Christmas trees grown in the United States. Today, these beautiful trees are commanding a growing share of total tree sales. The White Pine is native to the cooler regions of Eastern North America. In Colonial times, its habit of growing remarkably straight and tall along with its excellent strength and low weight made it ideal for the burgeoning ship building industry. Today, the soft, silver-green needles, superior needle retention and pleasing scent cause the White Pine to be in high demand as a cut tree. White Pines are very full in appearance but have only modest "twig-stiffness," so it does not hold heavy ornaments well. As a general rule, it takes eight to ten years for a White Pine to reach the proper height for sale in the Christmas Tree industry. |
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| What is a Virgina Pine? The Virginia Pine is a tree that will last longer than most other trees and allows you to extend the time you can display it. It has a strong top that is straight and uniform with strong limbs to support heavy ornaments. These trees have natural cones that are decorative themselves. The needles have a unique artistic flair with their twisted appearance, making them different from other types of Christmas trees. These trees also have a small base stem that makes placement in your favorite tree stand a little easier. The Virginia Pine has a clean, pleasant pine scent and dark green color with excellent needle retention |