Christmas Tree Grower License


What do you need today?

To support research aimed at protecting and enhancing the Christmas tree growing industry.
Anyone growing trees for the use of Christmas trees and who have more than one acre or harvests more than 400 trees annually is required to be licensed.
Submit an application on the online application system PISCES.
The Christmas tree grower license consists of a $40 annual license fee plus a $3 per acre assessment with a maximum of $5,000.
Payment is required with application.
Within two weeks of the receipt of application and fees by the Department of Agriculture.
The license is valid from February 1 to January 31 of each year.
Chapter 15.13 RCW Horticultural Plants, Christmas Trees, and Facilities -- Inspection and Licensing
WAC 16-401-045 Christmas Tree Grower License Fees
The appeal process is under the APA (Administrative Procedures Act), chapter 34.05 RCW.
For more information or assistance with your Christmas tree grower license: 

Call:  (360) 902-1874 or (360) 902-1922
Email:   PlantServices@agr.wa.gov
Or visit our Christmas Tree Licensing page or the Plant Services Program home page