As cannabis genetics continue to evolve, few names carry the weight of Wizard Trees. The California breeding and cultivation company has built a reputation for producing some of the most sought-after cultivars in modern cannabis, earning a devoted following among growers and connoisseurs alike.
At Mary Jane Berlin, Europe's largest cannabis trade show, we sat down with Scott Lane, Founder, Owner, and Lead Cultivator of Wizard Trees, alongside team member Julio, to discuss the company's latest releases, its philosophy on cultivation, and a new initiative designed to bring the next generation of growers into the Wizard Trees family.
The conversation began with a look inside the company's newest offering: the Wizard Trees Selection Box.
Far more than a collector's item, the box is designed as an invitation to cultivate. Inside are three seed packs of each featured strain, giving growers multiple opportunities to hunt for exceptional phenotypes while competing for a unique prize.
"What's inside this competition box is going to come with three seed packs of each individual strain," Julio explained. "Once you grow it, you send in just enough for Scott to smoke. If it's the best of the best, he's flying you out to New York City."
The idea is refreshingly simple. Rather than keeping the best genetics behind closed doors, Wizard Trees is encouraging growers everywhere to explore them for themselves. It's an approach that reflects the company's belief that elite cannabis isn't created by genetics alone—it comes from the relationship between the plant and the person cultivating it.
That philosophy has helped define Wizard Trees from the beginning. While countless breeders release new crosses each year, the company has earned its reputation through meticulous selection, relentless phenotype hunting, and a commitment to quality over quantity. Every release is treated as an opportunity to discover something extraordinary.
Mary Jane Berlin proved to be the perfect place to showcase that vision. As thousands of attendees from across Europe explored the latest innovations in cannabis, Wizard Trees' booth drew steady crowds eager to learn about the genetics behind some of today's most talked-about cultivars.
Among the newest releases, Julio highlighted one project that particularly excites the team: an exclusive RS11 x Black Magic cross that represents the next chapter in the Wizard Trees breeding program.
When asked what he's personally enjoying most right now, however, his answer was immediate.
"My favorite that I'm smoking in California right now is Black Light," he said. "I'm really excited to see what people grow and how it comes out for others."
That last statement captures the spirit of Wizard Trees more than any strain name could.
Every grower brings something different to the table. Environmental conditions, cultivation style, harvest timing, and curing techniques all influence the final expression of a plant. The same seed can tell an entirely different story in another garden. Rather than prescribing a single "correct" outcome, Wizard Trees embraces that diversity, encouraging growers to uncover phenotypes that may even surprise the breeders themselves.
The Selection Box competition transforms that process into a global search for exceptional cannabis, celebrating not only great genetics but great cultivation.
As cannabis continues to mature as both an industry and a culture, companies like Wizard Trees are helping redefine what a breeding company can be. Their focus extends beyond producing the next popular cultivar; it's about building relationships with the growers who bring those genetics to life.
From exclusive new releases to community-driven competitions, Wizard Trees continues to push modern cannabis breeding forward while reminding the industry that the best flower is still discovered one seed—and one grower—at a time.
