Where do our Christmas trees come from?

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Where do our Christmas trees come from?

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Published on Nov 26, 2025, 1:46:19 PM
Total time: 00:06:14

Episode Description

Listener Deanna VanAtta wanted to know what happened to the big tree in Campus Martius after the holiday season... but first, we take a look at Michigan's Christmas tree industry to gain insight into how the big evergreens are grown.

WDET's Amanda LeClaire talks to Michigan Christmas Tree Tree Association President Tony Stefani at his family-owned and operated Hillside Christmas Tree Farm to learn more. 

Stay turned for part two of the Christmas tree investigation, coming out in December! 

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You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!