Pre-order (40% deposit) Radiata Pine Seedlings Christmas tree cultivar - Box of 80
Pre-order (40% deposit) Radiata Pine Seedlings Christmas tree cultivar - Box of 80
Pre-order now for our next crop to be sown in October 2024 and available to dispatch from Winter 2025
Seedling Information.
Radiata pine seedlings ready to plant out in the field, averaging 25cm tall.
These pines are bred specially for Christmas trees - selected for their high branching, fast growth and shorter needles. Most radiata pines nowadays are selected for the forestry industry and timber production. Such forestry bred trees with GF (growth and form) ratings above 19, grow up tall and skinny and have large 'internodes' or spaces between branches. In comparison, our Christmas tree cultivar tends to remain more bushy.
They also take a little less regular pruning and maintenance to get to the desired shape.
For more information on the Radiata pine check out the Tree library.
For Growers.
Plant out directly in the field in cool conditions or pot up.
Avoid fertilising in the first few months after planting as this can burn seedlings.
Radiata pines are very vigorous growers and once established will need little watering or fertiliser. Keep weeds down around the tree for at least the first year and water in well after planting until established.
Pines like gentle slopes or hilly terrain with good drainage and hate wet feet. Avoid boggy or very clayey soils in landscape depressions or drainage lines. They thrive on acidic soils and will tolerate lightly alkaline soil. Trees are frost tolerant down to -10◦C and will tolerate hot conditions provided they do not dry out.
Prune regularly to maintain a dense Christmas tree shape.
2025 WINTER PRE-ORDERS EARLY BIRD OFFER
Pre-order before COB September 20th, 2024 to receive a 20% discount
Pre-order before COB November 1, 2024 to receive a 10% discount.
How are the seedlings grown and shipped?
Radiata pine seedlings are ready for dispatch the first winter after sowing. Fir and Spruce seedlings are slower growing and require four or more seasons.
Upon dispatch, seedlings are removed from trays and are packed into waxed boxes.
We recommend seedlings are planted directly out field or potted up as soon as possible upon arrival. A 140mm pot is the ideal size to hold seedlings for an additional year.
What is the process for my seedling pre-order?
The Pre-order window allows us to plan ahead and care for your trees in the nursery.
To cover the cost of raising the seedlings, we ask for a 40% deposit at the time the pre-order is placed.
The amount charged at the checkout for the pre-order is the 40% deposit and shipping cost.
Once seedlings are ready for dispatch, our team will send a manual invoice for the remaining payment. Payment must be received in full before orders are sent.
Please ensure your shipping and contact details are correct at the time of your pre-order checkout as shipping labels and the final invoice are generated based on this information.
Buyers accept full responsibility for their order upon dispatch.
Our team will contact customers with wholesale orders for delivery options, all other orders will be sent via AusPost as per details selected during checkout.