The Monterey pine trees start from seeds imported from New Zealand. The Monterey variety is native to California, but the New Zealand variety grows straighter and has a darker color. Seeds are planted in containers and grown in our nursery for six to seven months. When the plant becomes eighteen inches tall, it is transported in rows of five feet apart in the growing field where you select your tree. The top of the plant is cut monthly so new branches will grow evenly. Pruning once a month, irrigation, and pest control are done regularly to make you tree grow strong and beautiful. By the time it's four years old, your Monterrey pine tree is ready for you seasonal enjoyment.