Time to deck the halls — and if you’re looking for a showstopper of a tree to fill your living room, you won’t have to look far.
About 22% of the real trees in the US are grown in our neck of the woods. More than 30,000 acres of land in WNC are dedicated to growing Christmas trees, with the No. 1 species by far being the WNC native Fraser fir. These regionally grown trees are the most popular in the US, ranking the NC Christmas tree industry second in the nation in number of trees harvested and cash receipts.
Use the interactive map below to find a spot to choose and cut your own tree or pick it up from a festive lot — all are within about an hour’s drive.
If you want to go even further out of town to find the perfect tree, let the NC Christmas Tree Association’s index of farms and retail lots guide your journey.
