ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Here in North Carolina, we love our mountains, our beaches and yes ... even our Christmas trees. But did you know North Carolina is also really good at growing Christmas trees? Let's raise your Weather IQ.

4 million reasons to celebrate

Each year, North Carolina grows around 4 million Christmas trees, making it the second-largest producer in the country. Oregon takes the top spot, producing around 5 million trees each year in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Here’s a fun twist — Ashe County alone is the largest Christmas tree–producing county in the United States, growing about 2 million trees annually.

Clearly, North Carolina isn’t just keeping up with the competition

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