About this Event
Christmas Tree Workshop 2025
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center
589 Raccoon Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
8:30 am – 3 pm
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Welcome
Rachel Douglas, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent - Haywood County Center
9:10 am Grafting Session
Will Kolhway, Extension Specialist, Christmas Tree Production & Marketing
Updates on Phytophthora disease management on Fraser Fir and the use and development of tolerant species to reduce disease in the field. Demonstration and hands on Activities focused on how to graft Fraser fir onto disease tolerant rootstocks.
11:10 am Lunch Provided with Registration
12:00 pm Christmas Tree Shearing
Jerry Moody, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Director
1:00 pm Ground Cover Management
Jerry Moody, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Director
Overview of spray program for W**d management, backpack calibration, and how to establish stand of clover to reduce W**d issues.
2:00 pm Integrated Pest Management Update
Jamie Bookwalter, Extension Specialist, Mountain Conifer IPM
Scouting, identification, and management of pests on Christmas trees.
3:00pm Wrap Up & Evaluations
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, United States
USD 20.00
