Dec 18, 2023
The towering Fraser fir that heralds the holidays in the Blue Room of the White House this year is a prime example of what can happen when NC State’s Christmas Tree Extension Team partners with the growers.
Dec 1, 2023
NC State researchers are working to develop “elite” Fraser fir trees that look better, grow faster and retain their needles longer.
Dec 8, 2022
NC State researchers are one step closer to harvesting the first crop of genetically-improved Fraser firs for growers to plant in their own fields.
Dec 7, 2022
A new seed facility will help NC State researchers prepare for the next generation of Fraser fir Christmas trees selected for their superior traits.