Meet Mikey

Mikey is responsible for setting cultivation standards that have earned him praise throughout the industry.  His approach to cultivating Royal Trees, RIZE’s proprietary brand of pure, clean, science-based cultivated cannabis is simple; to unleash the power of this extraordinary plant to improve lives.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Mikey began his agricultural career at 16, planting seeds in cornfields. He subsequently spent 10 years as a caregiver with various retail locations on the Keweenaw Peninsula operating under the name Green Touch and is credited for initiating the first licensed cultivation facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. To this day, Mikey remains highly sought after for his cannabis knowledge and expertise.

Mikey’s success continues to be evident in the popularity of Royal Trees products among RIZE customers. A top selling RIZE brand, Royal Trees’ rapid growth is prompting RIZE Cultivation Operations to triple in size by Spring 2025, in addition to adding a state-of-the-art packaging facility.

Mikey and his passionate and talented cultivation team host monthly Vendor Days at all RIZE stores, so please watch for upcoming events at your favorite location.  

Royal Trees FAQ's

About Royal Trees

Mikey Gohl is the Director of Cultivation. He has managed the day-to-day operations for Royal Trees cultivation and packaging since 2023.

At the Iron Mountain RiZE Location.

6/29/21, making it 4 years.

Our mission is to cultivate top shelf cannabis focused on science and diverse genetics that are free of pesticides, PGRs and remediation. We also prioritize teaching our customers about the importance of all cannabinoids.

We are proud of the stains we grow and provide, along with our harvest weights and test results for the products and strains.

10 cultivators; Mikey, Jesse, Dylon, Eric, Noel, Mya, Franny, Mark, Danny, Brock, and David.

The Grow is currently 8,900 square ft and is expanding with the construction of Grow #2 adding another 12,450, which should be expected to be finished by the end of 2025.

Yes, we offer the opportunity to win a tour of the grow during our vendor day events held at all RIZE locations.

Working with cannabis plants at Royal Trees offers a unique chance to delve into every aspect of the plant, surrounded by a tight-knit team of professionals who share a passion for their work. We also enjoy building meaningful connections with our customers, understanding their needs and preferences, and learning why they appreciate our products.

Nursery 101

A Nursery is where all the mother plants are cared for as well as where clones and seeds are nurtured for harvest batch rotations.

 Both. Seeds are used for new strain development, while clones are used for strains we want to keep producing.

A clone is a cutting taken from a plant usually the end most point of the branch where growth hormones are concentrated. This cutting is an exact DNA clone of the plant which it was taken from.

We grow 4 new strains each year!

Cannabis seeds that have been feminized undergo genetic modification to ensure they produce only female plants, unlike regular seeds which can produce male or female plants.

Cultivation 101

A cultivar is a cultivated plant that has been selectively bred for preferred traits and preserves those traits through subsequent propagation.

Crossbreeding means to combine different strains, allowing breeders to create new genetic combinations and offspring with an improved diverse set of traits.

63 Days or 2 months and 3 days.

Terpenes are the aromatic compound that produces the aroma and flavor of the plant.

Cannabis seeds that have been feminized undergo genetic modification to ensure they produce only female plants, unlike regular seeds which can produce male or female plants.

All Royal Trees Products are pesticide free, never remediated, no PGRs, and state tested for quality insurance.

Processing 101

Royal Trees Uses a scope to view the trichomes to see if they are milky and amber.

Trichomes are remarkable, hair-like structures on plants that provide vital protection against environmental stressors, and they can also be found on algae, lichens, and some protists.

Trichomes are resin glands, that protect against sun rays and are used as defense mechanisms. A sticky bud also implies that a lot of trichomes have formed meaning it’s abundant in THC.

Every 2 weeks.

The drying process is the process of hanging the flower in a controlled environment with a humidity level between 55% and 60% and no light for a period of one and a half weeks.

The curing process occurs after drying, where the flower is stored in a glass jar for usually 2-3 weeks to prevent moisture loss and preserve the aroma and flavor.

Royal Trees typically does a 7-10 drying period in the winter and 9-13 drying period in the summer.

Royal Trees cures it’s flower for 2 weeks – month depending on the strain.

First machined trim and then hand trim to save terpenes.

Yes, we have our own packaging facility right next to the Grow.

Yes, all Royal Trees pre-rolls are professionally trimmed and packed by machine.

The process takes about 5 months

Creating more air flow and more light pockets for your plants to thrive. Removing access plant material

Customer 101

Flower should be packed in an airtight glass container in a dark cool spot with controlled humidity or with humidity control packets. Extracts should be maintained at room temperature. For temporary storage of less than six months, extracts should be refrigerated in airtight containers. Solventless extracts, such as water hash and live rosin, should be frozen at temperatures below -10°C. However, freezing may increase the risk of mold growth upon thawing.

Michigan has strict rules and regulations requiring products to undergo testing prior to sales. The state will issue products a certification confirming the completion of product testing. Royal Trees takes pride in its testing protocols and results, having maintained a flawless testing record and achieved outstanding results in 2024. If you would like to review test results for a product, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected], and we will happily provide access. Royal Trees also showcases test results at vendor days, allowing customers to learn more.

Learn more about the safe consumption of cannabis.

Royal Trees has created a distinctive classification system, abandoning traditional genetics terms such as Sativa, Hybrid, and Indica. Instead; the company classifies its products using the terms Uplift, Focus, and Relax.

Relax, Focus, and Uplift are the terms that most accurately describe the effects of the strain of the product bearing those labels. Relax is made using the strain Punch Breath designed to help you unwind after a long day. Focus is made using Platinum Garlic, helpful for completing your tasks. Uplift is made using Sage & Sour, helpful for beginning your day.

We have a wide variety of products that we offer at our retail locations. We have flower in 3.5G, and 28G prepackaged weights, 14G Pre-ground Shake, pre-rolls, full- spectrum disposable cartridges, and concentrates in the form of sugar, full-spectrum diamonds and cured resin

  • Mikey- Sage N Sour
  • Jesse- Dedication OG
  • Dylon- Cookies N Cream
  • Noel- Black Cherry Punch
  • Eric- Sage N Sour
  • Mya- Black Cherry Punch
  • Franny- Sage N’ Sour
  • Mark- Dedication OG
  • Danny- Black Cherry
  • Punch
  • Brock- Randy Moss #9
  • David- Dedication OG

Want to learn more about cannabis cultivation and what makes our flower different? Explore our About Page or check out our FAQ for more insights.

To learn more about Royal Trees, or to reach out to our team, please contact us at [email protected]

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