North Carolina is a leading producer of Christmas trees, and the Cadillac of trees is their native Fraser fir. It is, though, an evergreen under siege. Paul Garber from member station WFDD reports on ...

While many prefer a real Christmas tree to a fake one, a major downside to having the real thing is its propensity for needle-shedding and the mess that creates. It’s one of the reasons why the North ...

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene has left a heavy mark on Western North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry, a vital economic engine for the region. Avery County alone has reported the loss of ...

Growing up, I never had to visit any of the Maine Christmas tree farms to get the tree we would put up in my grandparent’s ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just two months away from Christmas Eve and the perfect holiday tree might be closer than you think. The most popular Christmas tree sold in America is the Fraser fir. Many of those ...

An invasive sapsucking insect is endangering one of America’s most beloved Christmas trees. To help conserve it, the Missouri Botanical Garden is collecting data on how best to grow it. An invasive ...

North Carolina's Fraser fir is a popular Christmas tree, but it's under threat from disease and scientists are racing to try to save it. North Carolina is a leading producer of Christmas trees, and ...