Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which type of Christmas trees are the most popular?
A: In Southern and West Coast markets, Noble Fir is definitely the most popular species, accounting for 1/2 to 2/3 of all sales. Douglas fir is next followed closely by Grand Fir, with each accounting for about 15% of the total.

Q: Can I buy a single Christmas tree and get it shipped to my home via UPS?
A: No, we are a wholesale only farm and do not ship individual trees direct from the farm. However in Los Angeles, CA, Santa & Sons Christmas Trees does operate one retail Christmas tree lot located in the San Fernando Valley where individuals can buy a Christmas tree grown at our farm. Home delivery is available in the greater Los Angeles area and phone orders are accepted.

Q: How many Christmas trees will fit in a truck?
A: A semi-truck with a 53 foot trailer will hold approximately 600 trees. Including taller trees reduces that total number very quickly. Smaller trees and tabletops will push the total number up. The largest Penske, Budget or U-Haul rental trucks hold about one third as many, or about 200 trees.

Q: Do I have to provide my own trucks to purchase trees from Santa & Sons?
A: Yes, you do need to provide your own trucks. Making the transportation arrangements and paying the freight directly to the trucking company are the responsibility of the buyer. Securing reliable transportation is essential in the Christmas tree industry, which due to its highly seasonal shipping period faces extraordinary swings in the cost and availability of commercial trucks.

Q: Can I bring my own truck to pick up the Christmas trees at the farm in Oregon?
A: Yes, you can bring your own truck, truck and trailer, or rental truck to pick up your Christmas trees at the farm in Oregon or at the wholesale yard in Los Angeles, California. Our crews will load the trees onto your vehicle.

Q: I am not on the West Coast. The minimum order is for 200 trees. How can I get 200 trees shipped to my tree lot?
A: Unfortunately, there really is no practical, economical way to ship LTL (less than a load) of Christmas trees. Occasionally, two buyers from the same region have been able to team up to share a truck and split the freight cost for a semi-trailer load.

Q: Do you sell any live trees with roots?
A: No, we only sell cut Christmas trees. For live trees appropriate to your area the best bet is probably a local plant nursery.

Q: How tall a Christmas tree do most people buy?
A: The 6' - 7' size is most common, followed by the 7' - 8' and 5' - 6' sizes. The proportion of the various sizes will vary with the homes in the market area. In areas with larger single-family homes, the percentage of taller trees rises. Residential areas comprised of apartments and smaller homes will require more of the shorter trees.

Q: When do most people buy their Christmas tree?
A: Most Christmas trees are purchased on weekends when families can shop together for their tree. Weekdays are slower by at least half with most of that business concentrated in the afternoons and early evenings. While it varies regionally, the first two weekends of December are typically the busiest sales periods. In colder climates Thanksgiving weekend will be a busy sales period, but in southern markets that is not the case. Conversely, in those warmer market areas the third weekend of December will still be busy if it does not fall too close to Christmas.

Q: When do I need to place my order?
A: You should not place your order until you are completely certain that you want all of the Christmas trees, as the 25% prepayment is nonrefundable. We recommend that you have the lease or property use arrangements for your sales lot fully executed before placing your order. The best prices of the year are available for orders placed prior to June 17th, and to guarantee access to a full range of products, orders should be placed before August 17th. The final cutoff date for all wholesale orders is October 17th.

Q: How do I place an order?
A: To place a wholesale order you must print, fill out and then sign the Christmas tree purchase agreement. Mail the signed agreement accompanied by a check or bank transfer for 25% of the total amount due for prepayment of a non-refundable deposit. Payments should be made out and sent to: Santa & Sons Christmas Trees - 24469 Highway 20, Philomath, OR 97370.