About the Pioneer Trails Tree Farm

The Perdulla Family moved to Poland, Ohio in 1943. The original farm was 23 acres, purchased in 1929. Frank and Mary Jan were married in 1983, and began planting trees that year. Mary Jan helped her parents raise trees in Ashtabula county, and was able to get help from her father, Charlie Manners. As the family grew, so did the farm; additional acreage was purchased and the farm includes 50 acres today. Approximately 35 acres are planted in evergreens, with an estimated 35,000 trees. The farm is located at 4222 Center Road, approximately 3 miles east of Poland Village on Route 224. We can be reached at 330-757-0884 or email: mjperdulla@aol.com

It is the Goal of Pioneer Trails Tree Farm to raise high quality trees and create an enjoyable experience for those families visiting us.

Frank and Mary Jan have three children: Chuck, Matt and Amy, all graduates of Poland Seminary High School. They all help out at the farm, while attending college.

Frank has a Civil Engineering degree from Youngstown State University and a Masters in Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Frank is also a certified Professional Engineer. Frank is the equipment expert at the farm and always seems to have a construction project going on to improve the farm.

Mary Jan has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University. You will frequently find Mary Jan in the field pruning trees, as she is responsible for shaping the trees. She is also the sales person and in charge of marketing and advertising. Mary Jan is also the Executive Secretary for the Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association.

Frank and Mary Jan Perdulla are members of the Ohio Christmas Tree Association, the National Christmas Tree Association and the Northeast Ohio Christmas Tree Association. They both attend meetings regularly to learn about changes in the Christmas tree industry and assist in mentoring couples that are interested in starting a tree farm.

In 1990, Pioneer Trails Tree Farm began giving out a “wooden dollar” with each tree purchase. A wooden dollar is larger than a wooden nickel coin, and can be redeemed the following year for one dollar off the tree purchase. The first year, a Conestoga wagon was featured on the wooden dollar. Each year a different historical event is highlighted on the wooden coin. This year, the tradition continues. Youngstown State University, celebrating their 100th Anniversary, is featured on the 2008 coin.

If you have other questions about the tree farm please contact us, and we will try to answer your questions via email or in our internet newsletter.