![]() In North Carolina, the Fraser fir is the most common species grown and sold by Christmas tree farms. Native only to the Appalachian Mountains of the southeastern United States, Fraser fir trees grow naturally at elevations of at least 5,000 feet in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. Fraser Fir Photo by NC State University Communications All of these trees have unique characteristics, including shape, color, fragrance and more.īelow, with some help from NC State extension forestry specialist Jeff Owen, we’ve compiled a list of common Christmas tree species found at North Carolina farms and retail lots to help you decide on which tree to take home. North Carolina’s growers produce a wide variety of Christmas tree species, from the popular Fraser fir to the lesser-known Green Giant. In total, their farms encompass 38,000 acres of land. In fact, there are more than 850 growers across the state who harvest about 5 million trees a year. ![]() ![]() In North Carolina, Christmas trees are grown in almost every county. While some people will buy an artificial tree, millions of others across the country will opt for a farm-raised tree. With the holidays right around the corner, millions of people are shopping for the perfect Christmas tree to decorate and display.
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