Hurricane Helene's lingering effects are creating conditions that promote root-rot fungus in the area, which could affect Fraser fir Christmas trees that are vulnerable to the disease, according to the Ashe County Cooperative Extension.
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Helene's wet ground is feeding root-rot fungus through Ashe County, and Fraser firs are taking the hit. These trees take years to grow. Once the fungus moves in, they rot from inside and there is no saving them. The Cooperative Extension is watching it. If you grow them, pay attention.
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