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Christmas Trees that Live on After the Holidays

Since many of us love Christmas trees and all things that bring Christmas cheer, here’s a way to indulge in your tree without killing one (a strange tradition we've had all these years, eh?)
Swansons along with the city of Seattle Parks Dept. launched the "Trees for Salmon" program in 1999 offering live local native trees that you can take into your home. Then after the holiday cheer has run its course the tree lives on where it belongs — in the ground at Carkeek Park!

Northwest Native Christmas Tree types:
can be donated to Carkeek's salmon restoration project!

Native Evergreen Trees
Celebrate the holiday season with a beautiful living evergreen tree from Swansons!

Douglas Fir ' - The short soft needles and lovely unique fragrance make our native beauty a magnificent living Christmas tree. Douglas firs can be donated to Carkeek Park after Christmas
for use in their salmon habitat efforts.

' Western Red Cedar ' - Western Red Cedars make an excellent unique living Christmas trees. They are soft, fragrant, and can also be donated to Carkeek Parks salmon habitat project.

' Western Hemlock ' - The state tree of Washington. Large majestic tree with short needles
and a graceful habit.

Living Christmas Tree types:
For those who wish to celebrate their Christmas holiday with a living tree, Swansons offers a superb selection of trees from around the world. Once your done with the holidays, these beautiful trees are suitable for containers or planting, allowing you the flexibility of enjoying these wonderful evergreen trees up close in your yard, on a patio or deck! Please pick up a “Living Christmas Tree Care" handout at Swansons to ensure a healthy tree to replant.