Washington-grown. Sustainable. Family-farmed Christmas trees since 1949.

Every tree has a story. We'll help you pick the perfect one this Christmas.

Featuring the "Burton Blue" Noble Fir

Grown for Swansons Nursery by the Burton Family

Clustered on the misty slopes of southwest Washington, the unique "Burton Blue" Noble Fir was first developed by Charley Burton as a strikingly blue version of this popular variety. Charley was the first to introduce the Noble Fir as a Christmas tree to the USA in 1949, and he has passed his passion for growing beautiful trees on to his children.

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Natural Shapes

At Swansons Nursery in Seattle our buyers work with farmers to source more open and natural shaped trees – as our customers have requested for years. They have a fresh-from-the-mountain look that is unique from the heavily pruned "cone shape" you'll find elsewhere.

Alpine

The most open space between branches. Think Noble Firs & Burton Blues.

Forest Edge

Spacious, but a slightly fuller silhouette.
Some Nobles & Burtons, plus the Nordmann Fir.

Town Square

Our fullest natural cut.
Want Town Square Fullness? Choose Frasier & some Nordmann Firs.

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Find your inner Clark Griswold

Picking the perfect tree has never been easier with Swanson's renowned "Spin and Pick" system – each tree is hand-selected for its shape and color, suspended off the ground indoors, and ready for a spin by the pickiest purveyor. No more poring over an unorganized pile of trees in the rain. We'd like to think Clark would park the station wagon and cry if he saw this.

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How Do I Keep My Tree Looking Fresh?

Our trees are freshly cut before they leave so they will take on water from the moment they are set up in your home. We advise putting them in their stands within 45 minutes of purchase and keeping their water basin filled daily. Never let the water level drop below the tree's cut end. Fresh trees sometimes wait up to 2-3 days to start taking up water, so don't be alarmed if your tree doesn't "drink" right away! Remembering this little secret will keep those needles on your tree through the new year.

A family's love of trees

What comes along with a multi-generational family business is a love for what you do, and for the Burton family that is growing beautiful trees – sustainably. Every year they each plant over 50,000 new trees and in every seedling is the hope that it will someday be the centerpiece of a Christmas morning. After 65 years, 4 family members, over 800,000 acres, and a few trees in the White House – they've raised a good story.

Read it here

Start a new tradition

We aim to put a smile on any grinch this time of year. Tree shopping at Swansons during the holidays isn't an errand – it's a family-friendly destination. Our entire nursery is transformed into a winter wonderland complete with a model train village, greenhouses brimming with holiday décor and unique gift ideas, and a café for hot cocoa to sip while you browse.

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Did you know?

“The custom of the Christmas tree originated in modern Germany and the first printed reference appeared in 1531.”

“Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882. Christmas tree lights were first mass-produced in 1890.”

“The official Christmas tree tradition at Rockefeller Center began in 1933. Since 2004 the tree has been topped with a 550-pound Swarovski Crystal star. ”

“Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington, New York, and Virginia are the top Christmas tree producing states.”

“The tallest living Christmas tree is believed to be the 122-foot, 91-year-old Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington.”

“In the first week, a tree in your home will consume as much as a quart of water per day. Sometimes more as the air inside the home is much drier than outside.”