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WELCOME TO CORKUM TREE FARM
We are a family run Landscape Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm serving both retail and wholesale customers in the Skippack, PA area. Whether you need full Landscape Services, are a "Do-It-Yourself" type or are looking for that perfect Christmas Tree, we are here to help. Please look through our website and let us know how we can assist you.
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BUSINESS HOURS
During our Spring and Fall Seasons (April 1 - June 30 and September 1 - Thanksgiving), we are usually open every day from 9AM-5PM. (During July and August, we are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We are open 9AM to 5PM Thursdays - Mondays during the summer. Or you can call us and we will be happy to schedule an appointment. Because we are a small family business and our work often takes us off the farm or in the back of our property, it is suggested that you call 610 715-4640 to make sure we have someone at the farm to meet you. Please note that evening hours are by appointment only.
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FALL IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT!!
With moderating temperatures and cooler soil, most trees and shrubs do well being planted in the fall. They will begin to root in before winter and are further along in their establishment by spring. It is also a more pleasant time of the year for the "do-it yourself"
gardener to be working on their landscaping. We are currently digging evergreens and will soon be digging deciduous trees, so start making plans and stop by to see our large selection of trees and shrubs.
Looking for something a little different in evergreens? We have a nice selection of Diadora Cedars and Cryptomeria. Both of these evergreens are wonderful specimen plants that will add a unique element to your yard. We also have a nice group of specialty pines as well as a limited supply of some larger (9'-12') Green Giant Arborvitaes.
Speaking of pines, we have a good supply of sheared White Pines available in many sizes (6'-10'). These native trees make a great border or wind break for your property. Stop in and see our selection!!
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| Diadora Cedars |
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| Cryptomeria |
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| Sheared White Pines |
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| No Shortage of these Troublemakers!!! |
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| Oh, Deer!!
It's that time of year again when our antlered pals start their annual destruction of trees and shrubs. The male deer are entering their mating period and cease to act rationally. (Some behaviors are apparently not species specific!!). One of their wonderful activities is rubbing their antlers on trees and shrubs. Not only does this cause cosmetic damage but can be fatal to a tree if the bark is rubbed off all the way around the tree. It is important to protect your smaller trees (those with less than a 4" diameter trunk) from this deer damage. Unfortunately, there are no sprays that deter them from this activity. Stakes around the tree, tree guards, netting or wire can all be possible protective devices to protect the trunk. Multiple trunk trees or shrubs may benefit from stakes with chicken wire or similar mesh. Some shrubs/plants seem to be favorites for rubbing- Leyland Cypress, clump Magnolia, Arborvitae and River Birch are some examples. The good news is that when the trees grow larger, the deer seem to ignore them, preferring smaller plants. In any case now is the time to be proactive and protect your landscape investment.
Later in the fall through the winter, remember to spray your shrubs with deer repellent to discourage the deer from eating them. While deer will eat almost any plant, they especially love Emerald Green Arborvitae, any type of Yew bush, hostas, tulips and azaleas. There have even been years where we have seen them eat all the leaves off a Dragon Lady Holly!! So a little planning can go a long way in preventing deer damage to your plants.
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| Paper Bark Maple with Antler Damage |
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| Acer Triflorum |
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TREES AND SHRUBS- LET US PLANT THEM OR DO IT YOURSELF
We can plant a border of evergreen trees, add a flowering ornamental tree by your patio, or plant a true shade tree that will be a welcome respite in the heat of summer. Or, we can show you how to do it yourself. In either case, we will help you to make sure you know how to take care of your new plants so that they get a strong start and will be an asset for years to come. We do offer delivery of trees and shrubs at a reasonable rate. In addition, we provide a one year guarantee on all plants and trees that we install. Please go to our Products and Services page for information on the types of plants available and a price list,
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
We can design and install plantings around your house, all the way from bed preparation to finish mulch. We also have experience building natural stone walls. While many landscape companies tend to over-plant, which gives a nice initial appearance but becomes unmanageable in later years, we make every effort to design beds that will stay attractive and require less maintenance years later.
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| Newly completed landscape bed |
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| Landscape island as street buffer |
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| Fresh Cut Christmas trees |
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CHRISTMAS TREES AND HOLIDAY GREENERY
We offer a wide selection of quality Pennsylvania grown Christmas trees. Whether you prefer "choose and cut", fresh cut or live balled and burlap trees, we have a tree for everyone. We also have hand made wreaths, pine roping, swags, grave blankets and fresh greens. For more detailed information and pricing, please go to our Christmas tree page.
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If you wish to contact us by e-mail, fax, phone or letter please contact us at:
CORKUM TREE FARM, LLC
797 Bridge Road
Collegeville, PA 19426
Call: 610 489-3448 (office) or
610 715-4640 (cell)
EMAIL: info@corkumtreefarm.com
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