With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

If you are in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this year, Daniel Cassens, Professor Emeritus of Forestry at Purdue University, said each variety of tree has advantages and disadvantages.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland is The Forest City. Our forests are mostly filled with trees like oaks, maples, beeches, and hickories that flower in the spring, provide shade in the summer, and dazzle ...

Do you have a mature pine tree with bunches of brown needles? It may be suffering from a fungal disease called diplodia tip blight. “Diplodia has become more common due to environmental stress and ...

Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species. Michigan farms and tree lots offer an array of great Christmas tree choices. While it’s true that supplies ...

It's almost time to find that special tree for the holidays. For optimum freshness, consider selectin a tree that has been grown and cultured on Quad-City area tree farms. Following is information ...

Q: I love reading your column and have been a fan for more than 20 years. Several years ago, you ran a column on the types of Christmas trees and their pros and cons. I kept that column and referred ...

Before you purchase your Christmas tree this year, make sure you pick from one of these tree types. AccuWeather says Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Douglas fir, Colorado blue spruce and white pine are the ...