The Abraczinskas Story...

 The Sheared Scotch Pine originated with Andrew Abraczinskas, one of the pioneers of
the Christmas tree industry over 95 years ago. Growers and extension personnel from 
universities as far away as Michigan came to view and learn Andrew's techniques of shearing.










 In 1950, his son, Anthony, "Duke", Abraczinskas planted over 100 acres in Douglas Fir, 
having the foresight to know the advantages of this variety for a new Christmas tree in the 
Eastern U.S.










 With the cooperation of his four sons, Anthony "Duke" Jr., Donald, Jerome, and Eugene, 
the corporation expanded to over 2,000 acres of quality Christmas Trees. Because the demand
for better trees, we began growing our own evergreen seedlings and transplants.










 Abraczinskas Nurseries Inc. is presently operated by five of Andrew's great-grandchildren, 
each of whom takes an active part in the furthering the family tradition of growing AAA 
quality trees. The company currently boasts 5 million trees with more then 2800 
acres in production, many for the Ball and Burlap markets.

Andrew Abraczinskas	"Duke" Abraczinskas