City News | Economic Development

Who’s behind the holiday cheer? A look into Uptown Trees, one of Harlem’s longest-standing Christmas tree vendors

Founders George Nash and Jane Waterman passed down the family business to their daughter Ciree Nash, who continues their tree-selling legacy today.

By Zohar Ford / Deputy Photo Editor
The Uptown Trees stand on 112th and Broadway—one of their two West Harlem locations.
By Franka Etkin • January 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM