In anticipation of a hotter, drier climate, foresters across the Pacific Northwest have been testing new species of trees.

Christmas trees are big business out West, but a hotter climate means challenges for tree growers. John Tillman owns Tillman Christmas Trees and has acres of Noble, Nordmann, Fraser, Korean and ...

Some aspects of choosing a live Christmas tree, like shape, color, and aroma, are subjective. But certain Christmas tree species are better at keeping their needles and holding ornaments. Two ...

Changes to the region’s climate mean consumers have some new choices at the tree farm that are more suitable for hotter, drier summers.

Of all the Christmas traditions, there's nothing quite as magical as picking out a tree. Picture this: You're strolling through rows of luscious pine, fir, and spruce trees on a brisk afternoon at a ...

If you love getting a fresh Christmas tree for your living room each year, you’ve probably wondered if it’s possible to grow ...

Christmas trees are grown as a farm crop. It takes several growing seasons before a Christmas tree is ready to harvest.

The possibility of replanting a Christmas tree hinges on a single detail: Was the tree cut, or does it have an intact root ball? "Once a real tree is harvested and cut as a Christmas tree, it no ...

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is not to spread invasive species hiding in festive foliage, but instead disposing of ...