The following links will take you to production guides, pest management information and other resources that offer critical information for the commercial production of Christmas trees in North Carolina.
Crop Profiles
- Christmas Trees (Mountains) A production overview for Fraser fir production within the state of North Carolina including general production information, production practices, worker activities, insect and mite, and disease management including chemical, biological and cultural control methods.
- Christmas Trees (Piedmont and Coastal Plain) A production overview for Christmas tree crops in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina including general production information, production practices, worker activities, insect and mite, and disease management including chemical, biological and cultural control methods.
Production and Pest Management Information
- North Carolina Christmas Tree Portal (NC State Cooperative Extension) Link provides information about the NC State University Christmas Tree program and is designed to provide comprehensive information to growers, retailers, and consumers interested in Christmas trees in North Carolina.
- Christmas Tree Production and Pest Management: MOUNTAINS (NC State Cooperative Extension) Information for Fraser fir Christmas tree growers in western North Carolina.
- Christmas Tree Production and Pest Management: EASTERN NC (NC State Cooperative Extension) Information for Piedmont and Coastal Plain Christmas tree growers.
IPM Elements
- IPM Elements for Christmas Trees in Virginia and North Carolina (Virginia Tech and NC State University)
Pest Management Strategic Plan
Publications
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual The manual has ten main sections: I. Pesticide use and safety information II. Chemical application equipment III. How to send specimens for disease, insect, and weed identification IV. Fertilizer use V. Insect control VI. Insect and disease control of fruits VII. Chemical weed control VIII. Plant growth regulators IX. Animal damage control X. Disease control Detailed information on controlling pests of field crops, forage crops, grains, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, turf, landscape, nursery, livestock, poultry, home garden, communities, and industrial sites is included.
- Christmas Tree Notes A series of informational sheets presented in a non-technical format which discusses various aspects of Christmas tree production and marketing that are intended for use by growers, retailers, and consumers.
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Christmas Tree Information. Information regarding NC Christmas Tree Association and Marketing
- Selection of Christmas Tree Species in North Carolina A publication discussing which species to plant.