What is the difference between licenses offered by the nursery and Christmas tree program?
The nursery and Christmas tree program issues four different types of licenses: retail nursery license, greenhouse/herbaceous plant nursery license, wholesale nursery, and Christmas tree license. The retail nursery license is utilized for dealers (retail), florists, and landscapers who do not grow or propagate plant material, but instead sell plant material grown by other nurseries. Individuals growing or propagating plants in only a hothouse or greenhouse should select a greenhouse nursery license. A wholesale nursery is one that propagates or grows plants in the field or in pots and typically sells to other nurseries or landscapers. The wholesale nursery may also have greenhouses and one sales location. Growers of conifers intended for the use of cut Christmas-trees must obtain a Christmas tree license. ODA nursery staff at (503) 986-4644 will be happy to help you figure out the appropriate license.