Douglas Fir / Christmas tree (infected with the Tuscany truffle)
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£18.00
£18.00
per item
Trees ranging from 6 to 18 months old can be purchased subject to availability; postage costs may vary. Douglas-fir are
still commonly used to celebrate the coming of Christmas. The trees can become
extremely large evergreen trees,
20–120 metres. The leaves are
flat, soft, linear, 2–4 centimetres (0.8–1.6 in) long, generally resembling
those of the firs, occurring singly rather than in fascicles; they
completely encircle the branches, which can be useful in recognizing the
species. The female cones are
pendulous, with persistent scales (unlike true firs), and are distinctive in
having a long tridentine (three-pointed) bract that protrudes prominently above each scale (it resembles the back half
of a mouse, with two feet and a tail). This tree is very productive and hardy in
Northern European climates and suited to chalky soils with a high pH; the seeds
were sourced from a reputable British supplier.
This
tree commonly grows with mycorrhizal fungi; we can supply these trees hosting Tuber oregonense.
We can not dispatch these trees outside UK territories at the moment. Trees supplied by Totally Truffles, larger quantities can be purchased at discounted prices, contact 07958715102 for details.
Guidelines on how to maintain your truffle tree available here: http://www.totallytruffles.co.uk/how-to-maintain-your-truffle-tree.html
We can not dispatch these trees outside UK territories at the moment. Trees supplied by Totally Truffles, larger quantities can be purchased at discounted prices, contact 07958715102 for details.
Guidelines on how to maintain your truffle tree available here: http://www.totallytruffles.co.uk/how-to-maintain-your-truffle-tree.html