De Ontginning in Maarheeze is a family tree nursery that has grown Christmas trees, taxus and beech on 20 hectares since 1990. The nursery supplies both businesses and private customers.

Christmas trees are sold from the farm from November. You choose from many different types and sizes, all grown on the nursery. The Nordmann fir has soft needles that hardly drop and horizontal green branches, while the Fraseri is narrower with upright branches and smaller needles. Every tree is wrapped free of charge so it is easy to transport, and an Easyfix stand is available that sets the tree up within five seconds. During the Christmas tree season the farm is open Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 18.00 and Sunday 10.00 to 15.00.

Taxus and beech hedges are for sale throughout the year, and the nursery can be visited by appointment to view them. Taxus baccata, a popular hedge plant, is available in sizes from 40 cm to 175 cm and larger on request, shaped as a ball, pyramid or cone. Green and red beech hedges range from 40 cm to 200 cm. The red beech has dark red leaves that turn light brown in autumn and stay on through winter. The green beech holds its brown leaves through winter too. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.

What visitors say

The Christmas trees are very beautiful and of good quality, cut fresh from the field. The price is the right one, with several price classes to choose from. They pack the trees neatly for you before you leave. The staff there are very friendly and helpful.

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