Christmas trees

For many people, real Christmas trees bring back delightful childhood memories. If you’re looking to introduce your family to the joy of a real Christmas tree, or if you’re continuing your tradition, come to Stony Hill! We have premium, #1 grade trees.

We searched up and down the East Coast for the best Christmas tree growers. Their farms are so small that we have to pick up the trees ourself! Our growers cut the trees the day before we pick them up.

We buy from a Christmas tree grower in Pennsylvania and another in the Carolinas. In 2003, we started buying trees from a grower in New Hampshire.

“They were the most beautiful trees we’ve ever gotten,” says Dale Davis III, owner of Stony Hill. “With proper care, your Stony Hill Christmas tree will easily last through the holidays.”

Stony Hill offers Balsam Firs, Canaan Firs, Douglas Firs and Fraser Firs. Trees range from 4 feet to 12 feet tall; the taller trees are Douglas and Fraser firs.

Balsam Fir: Short, flat, long-lasting needles that are rounded at the tip; nice, dark green color with silvery cast; fragrant.

Douglas Fir: Good fragrance; holds blue to dark green; 1” to 1 ½” needles; needles have one of the best aromas among Christmas trees.

Fraser Fir: Dark green, flattened needles; ½- to 1-inch long; good needle retention; nice scent; pyramid-shaped strong branches that turn upward.

Canaan Fir: NEW at Stony Hill!! It has many similarities to both Fraser and Balsam firs in growth and appearance. Needles have a citrus fragrance.

Dale explains that he and his staff recut every tree trunk before loading them into your vehicle.

It’s important to put your tree into a bucket of water as soon as you get it home. If you don’t plan to put up your tree right away, put it in a bucket of water and leave the tree in your unheated garage. Be sure that the tree has a steady supply of water. Recut the trunk 1 inch above the end before setting into the tree stand.

Ideally, your tree stand should hold at least a gallon of water. You don’t want to recut the trunk of a decorated Christmas tree! Refill the tree stand with warm water once or twice a day. Preservatives, whether purchased or homemade, aren’t necessary. But keeping the tree stand full of water is! If the base of your tree dries out, resin will form, preventing the tree from easily drinking up water. Unfortunately, it will dry out quickly if that happens.

For easier watering, consider buying a funnel and some rubber tubing. Attach the tubing to the small end of the funnel. Use twist ties or string to secure the tubing and funnel to the tree in a sturdy, out of the way location. (Practice before decorating your tree to ensure that it’s secure!)