Shawn's Christmas Trees

How They Grow

Tree Seedling

A 1-year-old Christmas tree seedling is a small and delicate coniferous tree that has just started its growth journey. At this stage, the seedling may only be a few inches to a foot tall and have a thin stem with a few branches. The needles are typically lighter in color and more sparse compared to an older tree, and the shape may be less defined. With proper care and nurturing, a 1-year-old Christmas tree seedling has the potential to grow into a beautiful and lush holiday centerpiece in the years to come.

2 year old seedlings

A 2-year-old Christmas tree sapling is a young coniferous tree that has grown from a seedling and is starting to develop more defined features. At this stage, the sapling may be a few feet tall with a thicker stem and more branches than a 1-year-old seedling. The needles are also denser and slightly longer, and the shape of the tree is beginning to take form.

4 year old seedlings

A 4-year-old Christmas tree sapling is a young coniferous tree that has continued to grow and mature. At this stage, the sapling may be several feet tall with a sturdy trunk and well-formed branches. The needles are longer and denser, and the shape of the tree is becoming more defined and full. A 4-year-old sapling may also start to show signs of color variation and texture in the needles.

6 year old Christmas Tree

A 6-year-old Christmas tree is a young coniferous tree that has continued to grow and develop more fully. At this stage, the sapling may be several feet to over six feet tall with a thick trunk and well-formed branches. The needles are longer, denser, and more vibrant in color, and the shape of the tree is full and well-defined. A 6-year-old sapling may also begin to display signs of cones, indicating that it is becoming a mature tree.

10 year old Christmas Tree

A 10-year-old Christmas tree sapling is a mature and flourishing coniferous tree that has been growing for over a decade. At this stage, the sapling may be between eight to twelve feet tall with a thick, sturdy trunk and well-formed, evenly spaced branches that are strong enough to hold ornaments. The needles are long, dense, and richly colored, and the shape of the tree is full and symmetrical. A 10-year-old sapling will likely have produced cones and show signs of being a mature tree.