New Seeds for Stronger Christmas Trees | Winston–Salem News

After 30 years of research, North Carolina just launched the Tobacco Trust Fund Christmas Tree Seed Center of Excellence in Ashe County — the nation’s top Christmas tree county — to breed tougher, faster-growing Fraser firs that stay lush and needle-retentive through the holidays. Facing climate chaos from floods and drought, growers desperately need these resilient new seeds, with the first batch hitting farms this fall. This breakthrough could save millions in revenue and ensure North Carolina’s holiday tree crown stays strong for decades to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e50fe660429b923