Month: August 2012

Bringing Some Extra Color This Fall

August 29th, 2012 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

One of the highlights of the end of summer is the turning of the leaves into bright colors all across the northeast and Midwest.  A plethora of bright reds, yellows and oranges turn landscapes into wonderful shades of color.  It’s about that time where we see the leaves just starting to turn different hues.  This […]

Solid as an Oak Tree

August 22nd, 2012 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

One of the most popular trees in we find in America is the oak tree.  Cold Stream carries over seven different types of oak species.  There are a lot of benefits to purchasing this type of tree.  For one, oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very […]

Conifers, Surviving Winter Climates

August 8th, 2012 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

Conifers are cone bearing seed plants with the great majority being trees with just a few being shrubs.  A lot of cedars, Douglas-firs and cypress trees fall into this category.  Because of a lot of their shapes and downward drooping limbs, they are able to shed snow and survive in Northern climates.  They also have […]