Richmond, VA – According to the statement, the Christmas tree, which is a 10-foot Fraser Fir, is reportedly from Sweet Providence Christmas Tree Farm in Floyd County and the wreaths, featuring Fraser Fir, White Pine, Arborvitae, and Red Cedar, were made by Lori Grove of Caritas Tree Farm in Mount Solon, Va.
Following the tree and wreath delivery, Governor Youngkin presented the VCTGA with a proclamation proclaiming December as Virginia Christmas Tree Month.
Christmas trees are an important sector of Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries as there are more than 460 Christmas tree farms throughout the Commonwealth.
Virginia is the seventh leading U.S. state in terms of total Christmas tree inventory, sixth in total tree acreage in production, and 13th in the number of operations with Christmas tree sales.
Governor Youngkin released the following statement:
“The Christmas season and time spent with loved ones around the tree spark so many wonderful memories for many Virginia families. We thank Sweet Providence Christmas Tree Farm, Caritas Tree Farm and the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association for the stunning tree and wreaths.”
