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| Tree and Cone Expert Matt Drees |
A white pine doesn't have much appeal as a Christmas tree, says Drees Trees impresario Matt Drees, because the branches tend to droop under a load of ornaments. Not so the sturdy spruces. But the white pine does yield a nice Christmasy cone, favored by crafties for their seasonal projects. So Matt likes to keep a supply on hand to upsell Christmas customers. When he saw the litter of cones revealed by the early melt in our backyard, he was naturally drawn to them.
Here's the first trunk full, there are many more out there. Come and get 'em -- before the lawnmower does.
