The Fraser Fir is one of the most popular choices in the country for Christmas trees. Native to the Southeastern U.S. (according to the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association, 58 million are ...

Noble fir trees typically have an impressive form, which makes them especially attractive as Christmas trees. The blue-green needles are short and hold up longer than most other trees.

North America's fir trees include the Christmas varieties (balsam, Fraser, Douglas, noble) and the lesser-known white fir. Learn how to identify them.

Consumers have a surprisingly wide range of tree species to choose from at Christmas. This guide presents the pros and cons of 15 kinds of Christmas trees, from Douglas Firs to Virginia Pines.

Here’s a look at more highly-rated, realistic-looking artificial Christmas trees now available, with some options even on sale from reputable sellers like Balsam Fir, Home Depot, and others.

Conifers are commonly thought to be synonymous with "evergreen trees," which stay green through the year. However, not all conifers—also known as softwoods—remain green and keep their needles ...

Example of conifer trees include pine, fir, spruce and cedar. Some shrubs which are conifers include juniper, arborvitae and others. Garden: Flowering plants that thrive in full sun and high heat ...

Researchers have taken the best genetic characteristics of the Fraser fir, arguably the most popular choice for Christmas tree, and used them to create a tree that’s taller, prettier, and ...

Most conifers are evergreen trees, but a few are deciduous. Pines have needles that are bundled together at their base by a papery sheath called a fascicle. Needles are typically in bundles of 2, 3, ...

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, where did you come from? The family of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation has an idea — "you see kids this is what our forefathers did, walked down ...