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potted lavender tree care Lavender Christmas TreeThe Lavender Tree is a creative and festive twist on traditional lavender plants, carefully trimmed and shaped into the form of a holiday tree. These decorative plants combine the aromatic charm of lavender with the visual appeal of a holiday centerpiece, making them increasingly popular as eco friendly alternatives to cut holiday trees. Their compact size and delightful fragrance make them ideal for tabletops or small spaces, offering a sustainable

The Lavender Tree is a creative and festive twist on traditional lavender plants, carefully trimmed and shaped into the form of a holiday tree. These decorative plants combine the aromatic charm of lavender with the visual appeal of a holiday centerpiece, making them increasingly popular as eco-friendly alternatives to cut holiday trees.  

Their compact size and delightful fragrance make them ideal for tabletops or small spaces, offering a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing way to celebrate the holiday season. While it is trimmed for decorative purposes, its origins as a hardy Mediterranean herb are unchanged. Though commonly referred to as the Lavender Tree, the plant is essentially a trimmed version of lavender (Lavandula spp.), a genus known for its versatility and beauty.

The Lavender Tree showcases the iconic silvery-green, needle-like leaves characteristic of lavender plants.

When shaped into a tree, the dense foliage creates a structured, conical shape, reminiscent of traditional evergreen holiday trees.

Lavender's distinct fragrance, known for its calming and therapeutic properties, further enhances its appeal. These plants are often adorned with tiny ornaments or ribbons, adding an extra festive touch. 

A lavender tree is typically compact, growing up to 2 feet tall depending on the lavender variety and pruning techniques used.

Its manageable size makes it perfect for indoor use or placement on patios and balconies, offering a decorative yet unobtrusive presence.

The blooms of lavender trees are purple or blue and usually appear during warmer months, even if the plant has been shaped into a tree. The flowers not only add a splash of color but also contribute to the plant's signature fragrance, making it a dual-purpose ornamental and aromatic addition to any space. 

It acts as a natural air freshener, filling your home with a soothing aroma. Lavender is also known for its ability to repel pests such as moths and mosquitoes. Its blooms can be harvested and used in sachets, oils, or culinary recipes, adding to its year-round appeal. The Lavender Tree beautifully merges nature and holiday cheer, offering a fragrant, sustainable, and versatile centerpiece for the festive season and beyond. The Holiday Time Tree adds a festive and timeless charm to any home, making it a centerpiece for celebrations.

When and How to Water Your Lavender Christmas Tree

Like other drought-tolerant plants, the Lavender  Tree can survive long periods without water once established. This resilience makes it an ideal choice for those in hot or dry climates, as it doesn’t require frequent watering. However, it’s important to understand that while lavender is drought-tolerant, it thrives best when watered correctly during its growing season to maintain optimal health and appearance. 

From spring through early fall, during the growing season, Lavender Tree needs regular watering to keep the soil moderately moist but not soggy. It’s best to water deeply and infrequently, once a week, depending on your local weather conditions and soil type. In warmer climates, you may need to water more often, but ensure the plant has good drainage to prevent root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between watering to ensure the roots are not sitting in excess moisture. 

From late fall through winter, during the dormant season, lavender’s water requirements decrease significantly. The plant enters a resting phase and will require less frequent watering—generally once every 2-3 weeks. Ensure that the soil is mostly dry before watering to prevent any risk of waterlogging. Be cautious not to overwater, as lavender is prone to root rot in cold, wet conditions. This reduced watering is crucial to maintaining a healthy plant during its dormant period.

Light Requirements – Where to Place Your Lavender Christmas Tree 

For indoor Lavender tree care, Lavender Tree requires plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Ideally, place your plant near a south or west-facing window where it can receive 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If natural light is insufficient, consider using grow lights to supplement the light, especially in the winter months.

Lavender thrives with lots of light, and too little can cause leggy growth and fewer flowers. It’s important to ensure your plant is not placed in direct sunlight for long periods, as this can lead to sunburn or leaf scorch. 

For outdoor cultivation, your Lavender Tree prefers full sun for at least 6 hours per day to maintain healthy growth.

In particularly hot climates, providing afternoon shade may protect it from the harsh midday sun, but it will still need ample sunlight for the best flowering and growth.

When planting outdoors, ensure the location receives plenty of direct light, especially during the growing season.

Avoid planting lavender in heavily shaded areas, as it will struggle to thrive and may develop leggy or sparse foliage. 

Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs 

The Lavender Tree prefers well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline to neutral, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Lavender does not like sitting in wet soil, so make sure the plant’s pot or planting area has adequate drainage holes. Instead, make or buy a well-draining potting mix, or ideally, use our specialized potting mix, opens in a new tab that contains 5 natural substrates and mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your plant to thrive.

In terms of fertilizer, the Lavender Tree is a relatively low-maintenance plant that doesn’t require heavy feeding. During the growing season, you can apply a balanced, NPK fertilizer once a year in early spring to encourage healthy growth and blooming. Be cautious not to over-fertilize, as this can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers. During the dormant season, fertilizer is generally unnecessary. Over-fertilizing lavender can also make it more susceptible to disease and reduce its drought tolerance.

Hardiness Zones & More 

When growing indoors, the holiday Lavender Tree prefers a temperature range between 55°F and 70°F, ideally kept in a well-ventilated area with indirect light. Lavender can tolerate cooler indoor temperatures but should not be exposed to drafts or temperatures below 40°F. If growing indoors, ensure the plant gets enough sunlight, as this will help maintain its shape and health. Keep the plant in a spot with good air circulation, which will also help prevent fungal issues.

For outdoor cultivation, the Lavender Christmas Tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It can tolerate winter temperatures down to 20°F if given enough protection, but should be covered or brought indoors in areas where temperatures regularly dip lower.

It prefers dry, arid conditions and should be planted in an area with good drainage, as it does not tolerate standing water. Outdoor humidity levels should be kept low to prevent fungal diseases. In more humid climates, providing proper airflow or growing lavender in containers can help mitigate issues.

Wildlife – Lavender Tree Attracts the Following Friendly Pollinators 

The Lavender Tree is a magnet for beneficial pollinators, particularly bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. The fragrant flowers, which bloom in late spring and summer, attract these pollinators to your garden. The nectar-rich flowers provide food for local bee populations, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to support pollinator health. Lavender’s aromatic oils also attract other beneficial insects, such as hoverflies, which help keep pests under control. Its pollinator-friendly nature makes it a fantastic addition to both ornamental gardens and herb gardens. 

Butterflies
Bees
Hummingbirds
Lady Bugs
Multi Pollinators
Other Birds

According to ASPCA, the Lavender Tree is non-toxic to pets. This makes it a safe choice for households with cats, dogs, or other animals that might be prone to nibbling on plants. Lavender’s non-toxic status means that even if a curious pet chews on its leaves, there is no risk of poisoning. This non-toxic trait is one of the reasons lavender is often recommended for homes with pets.

How to shape a lavender into a Trimmed tree  

To shape lavender into a trimmed tree form, start with a healthy, well-established plant and choose a single central stem as the “trunk.” Use sharp, clean pruning shears to trim the side stems, gradually tapering them upward to create a conical shape. Begin shaping from the bottom, removing lower branches to define the base, and work upward, cutting sparingly to maintain the plant’s natural growth and avoid stress.

Regularly step back to check the symmetry, ensuring the sides are even and the top tapers to a narrow point. For the best results, prune in early spring or after the flowering season to encourage new growth while maintaining the desired shape. With consistent maintenance, your lavender plant will transform into a fragrant, festive display.

Key Takeaways 

  1. The plant’s iconic lavender scent not only adds a festive ambiance but also promotes relaxation and helps repel pests like moths and mosquitoes.
  2. These cold-hardy Lavender Trees can tolerate temperatures in USDA zones 5-9 with proper winter protection.
  3. Its blooms can be harvested and used in sachets, oils, or culinary recipes, adding to its year-round appeal.
  4. Once established, these plants are exceptionally drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering, making them ideal for regions with limited rainfall.
  5. These plants are easy to care for, thriving in well-drained soil and needing only occasional pruning to maintain their shape.
  6. These trees are a sustainable choice, reducing waste compared to traditional cut Christmas trees and doubling as a practical herb after the holidays.

The Bottom Line 

Overall, the Lavender Tree is a perfect blend of festive charm and practical elegance, offering a unique way to celebrate the holidays while enjoying the benefits of a living plant. Its silvery-green foliage, aromatic fragrance, and vibrant blooms make it an eye-catching and versatile decoration, while its easy-care nature ensures it remains a low-maintenance choice. Thriving in well-drained soil and requiring minimal watering, this drought-tolerant plant is also hardy enough to survive cooler temperatures with proper care. Beyond the holiday season, it can be reshaped or grown naturally, providing year-round beauty and functionality. With its sustainable and eco-friendly appeal, the Lavender holiday Tree is a thoughtful and delightful addition to any home.

Enjoy indoors for 1-2 weeks in a bright area of your home. Best outdoors in full sun in pots or beds. Plant in light, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry to the touch between thorough waterings. Trim to maintain shape. 

*Holiday trees will ship with pots for all sizes 

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All trackers need this book! Worth every penny!
Format: Kindle
This review is for the Kindle edition of this book. Wow. All I can say is wow. The first edition was phenomenal. The second edition, if you can believe it, improves on the first dramatically! I never thought I’d say there could be a better tracking book than the first one. But, here it is. There is no one I know of in the tracking community that is better qualified to write this book than Mark Elbroch and Casey McFarland. The tracking community is small and everyone tends to know everyone else. We all know that these guys are the true experts in this field. This book allows their expertise to shine through on every page. It’s got expanded sections that go into way more depth than the first edition did. There’s a section on runs, one on interpreting prey remains, sign on the ground such as scrapes and beds, and much more. It’s chock full of good solid tracking information. The species accounts have been somewhat condensed, without losing their accuracy or detail. In fact, there is even more detail packed into each one. This was done by combining species that have similar sign, like large, medium and small ground squirrels. Each has its own section with measurements broken down by species within it. The descriptions were combined because of the similarity of the sign found. This allowed the authors to pack even more information into the book, which is awesome! If there are differences, they are pointed out in each account, so it’s super helpful to be able to compare across similar species. The sign chapters have been grouped together so you can compare similar things you find in the field easily. Find a run and want to know what animals could have made it? Go to that section and you have plenty to compare it too. Scratches on a tree? Scratches on the ground? Same thing. Here is a list of the chapters in order: Ch. 1 – Introduction Ch. 2 – Mammal Tracks and Track Patterns Ch. 3 – Runs, Paths, and Eskers Ch. 4 – Scats, Urine, and other Secretions Ch. 5 - Nests, Lodges and Other Constructions Ch. 6 – Sign on the Ground: Beds, Scrapes, Wallows, Digs, Burrows, and Dens Ch. 7 – Sign on Fungi, Herbaceous Plants, and Cacti Ch. 8 – Sign on Trees and Shrubs Ch. 9 – Interpreting Prey Remains Ch. 10 – Species Accounts The Species Accounts are incredibly detailed. Each one includes a drawing of the animal’s feet, and its tracks, and common gaits too. The track illustrations now include arrows pointing to key features of interest, and even lines to help one visualize the orientation of the toes. It’s just like how we use our fingers or nearby sticks in the field to look at these toe orientation features! (Trackers know about this!) Only now it’s in the book to help us see it better. Key features in the drawings are numbered and each number is referred to in the text description. Each species account includes the measurements and the descriptions, but they now also include all the details shown in the chapter headings above. That’s right! Each species account shows you all those details: Run, Paths, Eskers; and Sign on Fungi, Herbaceous Plants; Interpreting Prey Remains; and Scats, etc. etc. (All of those chapter headings are used in the species accounts to provide a very thorough look at the signs left by that animal.) All described right there in the species account! No more flipping through the book for the description of the scat or burrow. It’s described right there. The photos of the signs are grouped together in their respective sections so you can compare them. The detailed descriptions are now found in the species account. I like this arrangement much better. I think it will be even more helpful in the print edition than in the Kindle edition. More on that later. For example, here is an outline of the headings in a typical section of the Species Account chapter. -Tracks and Trails (measurements, images of tracks and gaits, etc.) -Notes -Runs, Paths, and Eskers -Scats, Urine, and other Secretions -Urine and Other Scent-Marking Behaviors -Sign on the Ground: Beds, Scrapes, Wallows, Digs, Burrows, and Dens -Sign on Trees and Shrubs -Interpreting Prey Remains For each species, this outline is customized. For example, some won’t have prey remains, some won’t have sign on grasses etc., some won’t make lodges or other constructions. Nicely organized and easy to use! One helpful thing I noticed in this edition is that some of the track photos are now labeled so you can see which foot is LF, LH, RF, RH. That’s super helpful, especially when you are first learning to tell them apart. The descriptions also help a lot with this. Many of the photos also include rulers or coins in them to provide scale. The other thing that I like is that each animal’s feet are shown in the account so you can see what features of the feet make what features of the track. Super helpful! Gait diagrams have been moved so they are next to each other where you can visually compare them easily. There are also photos of most of the gaits. Most of the journal-type writing and stories in the first edition have been removed to make room for just straight track and sign information. The stories were helpful and interesting, but not as helpful as the detailed accounts in this edition are. There are still some stories, but not as many. The ones used were chosen for their usefulness to describe a concept, it seems. There is a lot more research included in this edition too. There has, of course, been ongoing scientific research into many aspects of biology and tracking. This edition incorporates more of that information into the text. Recent studies are cited and their information included. Also, researchers, biologists, and other scientists are credited as such on the photos they donated to the project, which is nice. They deserve the credit for their work. Some really interesting new photos were included showing cool behaviors or just unique features. I love the photo where an otter rolled and left behind whisker marks! Specific Kindle parts of the review: Drawbacks to Kindle edition: the Kindle edition requires a Kindle and who is going to carry one into the field? Not me. Too much risk of getting it wet or damaged. I prefer a book for the field. (I bought both for this reason.) The Kindle edition loses the formatting that you have on a page. So, references to upper right corner of the page make no sense on a Kindle since all photos are inline and you just scroll to see them. As always with Kindle editions, there are some formatting errors. Pictures not right where the accompanying text indicates, etc. But, that’s a minor issue and users of Kindle are probably used to that in their books. For field guides, it can be annoying though. However, those are formatting issues and really not anything to do with the quality of the writing or the information contained within the book. So, if you can ignore some minor format issues, Kindle is fine. Otherwise, I’d recommend getting the paperback. Well, I recommend getting that either way, but if you want a copy on your Kindle, do like I did and buy one of each! I’ll admit that it’s something only us truly obsessed trackers do, so your mileage may vary. Ha! Good features of Kindle: You can highlight the text in different colors. My copy is already highlighted throughout in yellow, pink, orange and blue. Your highlights and page progress can be synced to the cloud so you don’t lose them. If you ever delete it off your Kindle, you can re-download it and your highlights will be there if you’ve synced it. You are allowed to put it on two different devices, in case you have two Kindles, you know. Or put it on Kindle and your laptop like I did. Sync them and your highlights and page progress are saved to both devices. On Kindle, you can also do keyword searches. So, if you want to look up a species, you can put in the name and find all instances in the book. The bad thing is, you have to spell the name right or search doesn’t work. Kindle also allows you to make your own notes in the text. These are hidden and you have to click to open a little window and read your notes. But it’s a useful feature to have. So, overall, I recommend this book 100% and five stars. Or should I say, five paws! If you are a tracker, biologist, naturalist, or just plain nature nerd, you need this book. Why is it not on your shelf yet? Just kidding. Buy this book. You won’t regret it. If you study it, you will become a better tracker. It’s full of the experience of two of the best trackers around, plus all the contributed experience of the other scientists, researchers, biologists, naturalists and trackers who contributed in the field. Hundreds of years of tracking experience is right here in your hands. It is 680 pages of the best information money can buy. Get it. You will not regret it. No buyer’s remorse here. It’s worth every penny!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
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cachkn46
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
A must have for the serious tracker!
Format: Kindle
8/23/19 Edit: Original review based only on Kindle version, but since receiving my paper copy, I've edited it throughout. Overall I am even more enthusiastic about it. I'm a bit of a dinosaur and rarely use Kindle and I found it harder to evaluate the book without paper pages to flip through. This is THE authoritative source for N. American mammal tracks & sign. What makes it (including 1st edn) special: 1. It is organized by type of sign rather than by species (but see below in "What's new"). This is terrific for when you've found some type of sign and can't narrow it down to a few species. Found a scat? Go to the section on scat and learn the appearance of scat left by different species so you can ID yours. 2. It's comprehensive (covers many species) and exacting (detailed measurements, meticulously researched). 3. Photos are large and clear enough to show what they intend to convey. 4. It has illustrations to help you grasp the salient features of tracks, but also photos that help you see how tracks and trails differ in different substrates. What's new in this 2nd edition: 1. There is a final chapter called "Species Accounts" and in each account, there are detailed illustrations of feet, and photos and illustrations of tracks and track patterns. The animal's other types of sign (runs, feeding sign, etc.) are summarized verbally. The photos of those other signs are all in the other relevant chapters, but references to figure numbers are given in the Species Accounts. These Species Accounts are a dramatic improvement over the 1st edn, in which they were part of the Tracks and Trails chapter, and did not usually mention other types of sign created by each animal. The Species Accounts in the 2nd edn make it much easier for the reader to get a coherent picture of each species, so this is a dramatic improvement. Essentially the book is still organized by sign, but the Species Accounts make it far easier to navigate. 2. I mentioned above the detailed illustrations of feet, but this deserves emphasis. These are great; it really helps to be able to correlate the foot anatomy to the the track. 3. It has many new photos, which are extremely clear and illustrate the points beautifully. 4. Range maps have been omitted. This is a negative, and I imagine it was done to save space. 5. The book is, overall, much more appealing to the eye, perhaps because it is better organized. I have to admit I thought the 1st edn was a bit awkward in its organization and I sometimes found it frustrating to flip through in search of something in particular....Not the case at all in the 2nd edn. While the species accounts now include summaries of other types of sign, they still do not provide an image of the animal, physical description, diet, breeding behavior, habitat, etc. This is not a criticism (you can't everything about mammals in one book), it is just to say that this book remains the top reference for the intermediate to advanced tracker, but not the best place for a beginner to start. If you're a beginning tracker and you don't already have a solid knowledge of each animal's appearance, range, and basic ecology, I suggest you first read one of the following, both of which are truly organized by species. 1. Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife, by Janet Pesaturo -- Less comprehensive track & sign but has photos of each animals, sometimes with the animals in the act of creating the sign. It has range maps and much info on each species' ecology and behavior but not so much that it's overwhelming or unreadable. Focused on eastern US but most species also found in west. Yes, it's technically a camera trapping guide, but it's really about using track & sign knowledge to find animal hot spots (for good camera placement), so it's hugely helpful for trackers. I prefer this over Rezendes's Tracking and the Art of Seeing, which also focuses mostly on the East but has no range maps and has less about ecology and behavior. 2. The Tracker's Field Guide, by James Lowery -- Also less comprehensive than Elbroch's and MacFarland's tome, but for a tracking book it has very nice coverage of pertinent animal ecology. Focused mainly on western US but still useful for eastern US. Has both illustrations and photos, though admittedly some of the photos are a bit small or less than perfectly clear. Still, I consider it the best for the west among species by species tracking guides. If you're a serious tracker of any level, you'll find the 2nd edition of Mammal Tracks & Sign extremely useful. As you learn tracking, it won't be long before you find some kind of sign which you can't narrow down to a couple of species. In that case, a book organized by type of sign makes it quick and easy for you to narrow it down and probably determine exact species. And, there is simply no other tracking guide that's anywhere near as comprehensive as this one. The 1st edition has been one of the most useful books in my extensive natural history library, and I'm delighted to have this updated edition. A must-have for the serious tracker!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
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Auntie J
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Tons of info!
Format: Paperback
If one wanted to be a real tracker, this book has everything needed. I just want to be able to recognize the local wildlife tracks. But having all the rest of the info is nice, and it's easy to take what I want. The book is well organized. Fantastic pictures, loads of information. It's interesting too, to see just how much knowledge goes into figuring out not only what animal it is, but what sex, age, gait, etc it is. This is an awesome book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Caveats for the professional tracker
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This is a most excellent resource, arguably the best single tracking book that exists (i would argue so, if i had to pick one! And i recommend this book often). However, if you are in a professional field where this legally matters (EIS or ESA decisions on wolverine/fisher/lynx, etc.), take heed: the authors’ methods of measuring tracks are confusing (i.e. - where is the line between substrate/mammal family to determine when claws or ‘posterior’ pads are or are not used in measuring tracks? ) Also, the claim that “an individual animal can show incredible variation in track size” (p.57) is very misleading… Foot size of an individual animal from birth to adult will obviously change, but will not change in a day for the same-aged individual animal regardless of whether it walks in mud or atop rock. The animal’s foot does not change in size, but its track might appear to. This perceived “change” could be easily avoided by using minimum outline measurements (which are not discussed in this book, but can be found in the work by J. Halfpenny and others). I understand their reasons, but please do not refer to this book for legally defensible measuring techniques of rare species!!!! Also please disregard the negative reviewer who said “it’s a very Mythological Approach to how animals move and walk (jsopel),”- they clearly don’t know what that word means… All in all a well-researched and fantastic book that comes from ample and legitimate experience. A great book and happy tracking!
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Naturelover
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
A must have for wildlife lovers
Format: Paperback
Wow! What an excellent and thorough compilation of scat and tracks. Nice reference for when you take pics and bring the image back to the book for comparison. Also, great information about tracking.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025

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