TwoFiveTrees was created to help Downtown thrive by acting as a flag for bring a classic Christmas back Downtown. The idea is simple: sell Christmas Trees 24/7 for 3 1/2 weeks in Tollefson Plaza in December. Many, from Tacoma city council member, David Boe, to the Weekly Volcano, have called it the best use of the multimillion-dollar plaza, ever. TwoFiveTrees is coming into its third season and is
expected to grow again this year as more and more people find out about it. Did we mention it's also probably the least expensive price on a good tree you'll find in driving distance? As others follow the flag that was planted in 2009, expect a 4,000-foot ice skating rink alongside TwoFiveTrees this year! Check out http://www.facebook.com/FranciscanPolarPlaza for more info on ice skating! ($8 admission, $2 rentals)
Check http://locallifetacoma.org or http://facebook.com/locallifetacoma for more info on Local Life. Location: Tollefson Plaze, Downtown Tacoma, S. 17th and Pacific Ave
Dates and Times: Starting Friday, November 26th, on to the end of the season. What: Lowest prices on Christmas trees in Tacoma; free candy canes, hot chocolate, and boughs; complimentary loading and twine; lots of fun events. Trees: (Subject to stock)Blue Spruce, Grand Firs, Douglas Firs, Nobles, Table Top Nobles, White Pine–all grown locally. Events: Two Five Trees is hosting community campfires, an open mic night and a tree decorating contest. Keep checking back here in our posts for details on other fun events lined up. Community: Two Five Trees is firstly about the community of Downtown Tacoma and Tacoma at large. Bring a can of food down and get $1 off your tree. Know a family that can’t afford a tree? Write us and tell us why you think they should be a recipient of one of the trees we’re giving to families in need. But, let’s be honest, doing something, anything, in Tollefson is a community effort in itself. It’s time that Downtown and Tacoma have more feet on the street and engaged in civic centers… even if just to buy a Christmas tree. Your Questions Answered:
What are the advantages of real over fake Christmas trees? It is estimated that real trees use ten times fewer basic materials and five times less energy than artificial trees. Additionally, all waste can be made into compost. Why should I buy a real Christmas tree from Two Five Trees? Two Five Trees endeavors to provide excellent quality trees, with good needle retention, in a range of species including the traditional Noble and Douglas firs. The large number and choice of trees offers a very good selection - your ideal tree will be there somewhere! (Though it's even better if you check the blog for shipment updates)
Where are the Christmas trees sold by Two Five Trees grown? All Two Five Trees are sustainably grown on plantations in the NW especially for the festive tree market. They are harvested between six and ten years old and for every tree felled at least one is planted. What species of trees are sold as Christmas trees? Douglas Firs – Native to the NW, Douglas Firs, or “dougs”, are one of the most popular Christmas tree species. They have dark green or blue green needles, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, soft to the touch. The needle pattern is flat, long and prolific, giving the tree an overall warm look. Nobles - a western North American fir, native to the Cascade Range of western Oregon and Washington in the United States, with have a beautiful, almost spruce like appearance and soft blue-green needles on evenly spaced strong branches that are perfect for heavy ornaments. When one thinks of the traditional Christmas tree, this is it. We usually stock a specialty tree of some kind like Grand Firs or Blue Spruce. We update our site/blog to let you know what/when we get them in stock! How do you keep real Christmas trees looking good? Store in a cool place before bringing indoors
Keep away from direct heat
Cut half an inch off the stump and stand in a container full of water
Water regularly - a Christmas tree can drink up to a pint of water a day
Can you guarantee that all Christmas trees sold by Two Five Trees are sustainably grown? Two Five Trees only sells trees that are grown in a sustainable manner in the NW - for every tree harvested another is replanted. Our trees are harvested from sites that we inspect regularly to ensure that they are being managed sustainably. What's with the name? Two Five Trees is a play on the Tacoma area code '253.' We like to keep it real and local! Why would you put a Christmas Tree Lot in plaza, Downtown, instead of next to a busy suburban street like other lots? Since 2009, Two Five Trees' mission has been to be a 'flag' planted in Downtown, calling for a return to a classic downtown holiday. Streets filled with holiday shoppers, holiday festivities and general merriment filled our imaginations. With the addition of the ice skating rink, we are seeing this dream come true. What else should I know about Two Five Trees?
100% of the proceeds go to benefit Local Life, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing neighborhood identity and holistically strong neighborhoods in Tacoma. The Downtown Block Party is a project of Local Life.
