Christmas Tree Production
in North Carolina

There are educational and applied research programs dealing with every aspect of Christmas tree production in North Carolina at NC State University's Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center (MHCR&EC), on the NCSU campus in Raleigh, and at other locations in the state. Emphasis is placed on the sustainability of Fraser fir production in western North Carolina, helping growers protect the environment, Christmas tree genetics, and growing Christmas trees in the piedmont and coastal plain.

Christmas Tree Research and Extension at North Carolina State University

• Description of programs

Christmas Tree Production and Pest Management

• Growing Christmas Trees in North Carolina
• Production schedule
• Fertility
• Insect management
• Disease management
• Weed management
• Post-harvest information

Marketing and Financial Management

• Christmas tree grades
• Retail tree care
• Risk Management Education for Christmas Tree Growers
• A Federal Income Tax Primer for North Carolina Christmas Tree Growers

Christmas Trees and the Environment FAQs

• Frequently sked questions about Christmas tree production and the environment

Information for Retailers

• Retail Tree Care: Simple Steps to Keeping Trees Fresh

Information for Consumers

• How to take care of Christmas trees at home
• Christmas tree production information

Christmas Tree Contacts

• Contacts for NC Christmas tree production information and assistance

Additional Resources

• Information about Christmas tree production from North Carolina State University, other North Carolina agencies, and national resources

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