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Christmas Tree Production
in North Carolina

There are educational and applied research programs dealing with every aspect of Christmas tree production at North Carolina State University's Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center (MHCR&EC). Special emphasis is placed on the sustainability of Fraser fir production in western North Carolina and helping growers protect the environment.

Christmas Tree Information

	Contacts for NC Christmas Tree Production Information and Assistance
	Christmas Tree Production and Marketing
	Christmas Tree Pest Information Balsam twig aphid hatch is at 97% as of April 10, 2008, and should be complete by April 15. For treatment information, contract your local agricultural extension agent.
	Christmas Tree Production and the Environment
	NC Christmas Tree Production Calendar
	Retail Tree Care: Simple Steps to Keeping Christmas Trees Fresh
	Christmas Trees at Home — Consumer Information
	Christmas Tree Notes (These are also listed in the appropriate categories above.)
	Christmas Tree Genetics Program
	NC State College of Natural Resources Extension Forestry
	North Carolina Christmas Tree Association
	Eastern North Carolina Christmas Tree Growers' Association
	National Christmas Tree Association
	Additional Resources