Whispering Pines grows Grand Champion Christmas tree

Portage, Wisc. - Members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association selected a balsam fir Christmas tree grown by Dave and Mary Vander Velden of Whispering Pines Tree Farm in Oconto as the Grand Champion Wisconsin Christmas tree

WCTPA members are able to enter one tree in any or all of the contest's five classes: balsam fir, Fraser fir, spruce, pine and other fir. Members then vote for the best tree in each class and for an overall Grand Champion tree. 

In addition to the Grand Champion and first place finish in the balsam fir class, Vander Veldens were awarded first place in the spruce class as well as a third place in the Fraser fir class.

Vander Velden will be representing their farm and all the members of WCTPA when they present a tree to Governor Walker this coming December. They are eligible to enter the National Christmas Tree Association's contest for the chance to present a tree to the First Lady.

For more, visit www.whisperingpinestreefarm.com