RED HAWK RANCH
Christmas Tree Plantation
Auberry, California
RHR Story
In April 2000, 300 Christmas trees were planted at Red Hawk Ranch. The first year only 35% of the trees survived. Aside from gophers, rabbits and squirrels feasting above and below ground on our trees, the importance of water was minimized. Coyotes devastated irrigation lines by chewing through them to obtain water. In the ensuing years, over 1,300 additional trees were added and annual loss rate was lowered to 9% in 2004 and continue with losses in that range. A number of buckets have been placed throughout the fields to provide water for wild life, nearly eliminating chewed up water lines.
It takes most trees 7 - 10 years to reach an age of harvest. Some trees mature more rapidly, such as the Monterey Pines offered for sale. There is also a variety of container trees and some pre-cut Noble fir from Washington or Oregon.
TREE FRESH certification means the owner is trained in the best scientific techniques of tree care and is committed to storing pre-cut trees in water to provide you with the freshest possible tree. Printed information is available for you to take home and review things you learn at the tree plantation.
The farm operates a small gift shop that was designed and built by Rod. It is stocked with a variety of holiday gifts. Some traditional tree decorations and lights are also available. This is a great spot for your Holiday shopping.
It takes most trees 7 - 10 years to reach an age of harvest. Some trees mature more rapidly, such as the Monterey Pines offered for sale. There is also a variety of container trees and some pre-cut Noble fir from Washington or Oregon.
TREE FRESH certification means the owner is trained in the best scientific techniques of tree care and is committed to storing pre-cut trees in water to provide you with the freshest possible tree. Printed information is available for you to take home and review things you learn at the tree plantation.
The farm operates a small gift shop that was designed and built by Rod. It is stocked with a variety of holiday gifts. Some traditional tree decorations and lights are also available. This is a great spot for your Holiday shopping.
