Christmas tree cultures

A few decades ago, due to increased demand, Christmas trees began to be grown on separate plots. This new form of cultivation gradually replaced the practice of taking trees individually from the forest at Christmas. Accordingly, the maintenance and cultivation of Christmas tree crops constitutes a special use in forest management.

Care of Christmas tree crops

In addition to the specific requirements that such special crops place on soil conditions, climate and protection from wild animals, special mowing and maintenance technologies are also necessary. With regard to the cultivation structure of the trees, a distinction must be made between different groups of farms. Specialist farms that have specialised entirely in the cultivation of Christmas trees compete with farms that grow Christmas trees as a sideline. Christmas tree crops of this type, which require specific care and a suitable motorised mowing system, must be cultivated with the appropriate expertise. In order to achieve high-quality trees, Christmas tree cultivation requires many years of professional care. The long period of time it takes for a tree to become ready for sale means that the corresponding mowing and care work must be carried out continuously and effectively. This means that companies that do not have the appropriate mowing and maintenance equipment, such as that produced by Ennepetaler Schneid- und Mähtechnik, quickly fall behind. Ennepetaler Schneid- und Mähtechnik provides a high-quality mower (VERTI-2-FLAIL) and a special branch lifter set for this area of application. The ESM special accessories, in conjunction with the ESM cutting unit, are able to maintain Christmas tree crops professionally and effectively.