Ground Roots HF LLC

The family business began at the turn of the century, by Charles H. Strathmeyer, as a Grocery and Meat Store on Philadelphia Street in York, PA. A part of his business was selling local, wild pine trees at the store during the holidays. This led to his son, Charles W., planting pine tree seeds in nursery beds to cultivate trees. Over time the son of Charles W. Strathmeyer, Fred Strathmeyer, established the company’s tree nursery business and helped to guide further growth in the Christmas Tree industry. Fred was a key part in founding both the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association and the National Christmas Tree Growers Association. The current owners of Ground Roots grew up working for and with their father, Fred Strathmeyer, Sr. in his Christmas Tree and Nursery business. They have continued his tradition of providing expertly grown evergreens for over 85 years.