Christmas Tree Farms Near Asheville

Christmas Tree FAQs

Do all species keep equally well after harvest?
Certain species simply last longer and remain fresh much longer than others. Some of the best are the North Carolina Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Scotch pine and Douglas-fir. Regardless of species, consumers must make the final judgment of quality by looking at, touching, feeling, smelling and shaking the tree.

How much of the trunk should be cut off before setting up the tree?
Removing a thin disk (1/4 to 1/2 inch) off the trunk before placing the tree in a water holding stand is all that is needed. It is always a good practice to make a new cut before putting the tree into the stand.

What is the minimum amount of water a tree stand should hold?
As a general rule, a tree can use up to a quart of water per day for each inch of stem diameter. The warmer the temperature and the lower the relative humidity where the tree is displayed, the greater the amount of water required by the tree.

If the base of the trunk has a split, will this affect the quality of the tree?
It should not affect the ability of the tree to take up water, assuming a fresh cut is made on the base, nor have any effect on how long the tree lasts after it is displayed.

Safety Tips for Your Tree

Christmas trees do not start fires, people do! Here are some helpful hints:

• Check all electric lights and connections before decorating. Don't use any lights with worn or frayed cords.
• Never use lighted candles on your tree.
• Don't overload the electrical outlets.
• Place your tree away from fireplaces, radiators, television sets, and other heat sources. These elements can prematurely dry out your tree.
• Always make sure that your tree has plenty of water to prevent drying.
• Always turn off all decorations before going to bed at night or anytime that you leave home.

North Carolina Christmas Trees 

• North Carolina has an estimated 50 million Fraser fir Christmas trees growing on over 25,000 acres.
• Fraser fir is grown by 1,600 NC growers in the higher elevations of the Western North Carolina counties which include Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey.
• North Carolina produces over 19% of the real Christmas Trees in the U.S, ranking second in the nation in number of trees harvested. 
• The North Carolina Fraser fir has been judged the Nation's best through a contest sponsored by the National Christmas Tree Association and chosen for the official White House Christmas tree many times.
• Our Fraser fir is the most popular Christmas tree in North America and is shipped into every state in the U.S. as well as the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Japan and other points all over the world.
• Fraser fir has soft, pleasant-to-touch needles, incomparable needle retention, long lasting aroma, and more pliable yet stronger branches for even the heaviest ornaments.