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EVERGREEN CONIFER
(transplants)
Transplants: Transplants are seedlings that have been
removed from their original seedbed and
transplanted to a new seedbed. As
compared to a seedling, transplants have
a superior root system. Branching is
noticeable and the main stem is more
solid. Al though transplants have not
yet developed a conical, Christmas tree
shape, they are superior in appearance
when compared to seed lings. Transplants
are especially appealing to those
landowners with the need for a small
number of trees and when appearance is a
major consideration.
Age: Following each plant name are
two numbers in parentheses. These
numbers represent the age of that
particular plant. EXAMPLE (2-3)
means that the plant was a seedling for
2 years and then was transplanted for an
additional 3 years for a total age of 5
years. (2+3=5)
Balsam Fir (3-2) - A dense
pyramidal-shaped tree with soft needles
1/2 - 1” long. Grows best in moist,
well-drained soil and prefers full sun.
Often used as a Christmas tree if
pruned. Grows to a mature height of 80’.
Canadian Hemlock (2-3) - Claimed
as the most beautiful of the evergreens.
Needles are short, light green and soft.
Can be pruned to maintain a height of
12’. Grows in full sun or full shade,
prefers moist soils. Reaches a mature
height of 60 –75’.
White Pine (2-2) - A fast
growing, five needle pine with soft,
light green-blue needles. Grows in full
sun to partly shaded conditions,
prefers moist soils but can tolerate dry
to wet. Often used as windbreaks or
Christmas trees if pruned. Mature height
of 100’.
White Spruce (2-2) - An extremely
hardy evergreen with short, bluish green
needles. A rapid grower preferring well
drained loam, but successfully planted
in most other soils. Grows to a mature
height of 50’.
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