Fraser Fir

The Fraser fir is a pyramid-shaped tree that reaches a maximum height of 80 feet and a trunk diameter of 1 1/2 feet. It grows naturally only in the southern Appalachians, above 3,000 feet. The cool temperatures and lots of rainfall of the North Carolina high country are what causes the Fraser fir to keep its needles throughout the Christmas season. The tree was named for John Fraser, a Scottish botanist who explored the southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina in the late 1700s.

Over 50 million Fraser firs are grown in North Carolina on 25,000 acres for use as Christmas trees, and the Fraser fir represents over 90% of all the trees grown in North Carolina as Christmas trees.

Virginia Pine

Virginia Pine is a tree that will last longer than most other trees and allows you to extend the time you can display it. It has a strong top that is straight and uniform, and the strong limbs will support heavy ornaments such as homemade, crafted Christmas tree ornaments. These trees have natural cones that are decorative in themselves. The needles have a unique artistic flair with their twisted appearance, making them different from other types of trees. These trees also have a small base stem that is easy to put in a stand and also serves as a "handle" for carrying.

Virginia Pine has a clean, pleasant pine scent and a dark green color. Needle retention is excellent, a definite advantage over other trees. This saves on cleanup while the tree is displayed in the home and during removal.

They are locally grown so you can be sure you're getting a fresh tree.

Virginia Pine trees are grown on tree farms, such as the Cedar Lake Tree Farm, specifically for use as Christmas trees. This means that they are renewable, and can be replaced without the loss of natural resources!