With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to ...

This year’s National Christmas Tree is a red spruce from Highland County Virginia. Spruce are a rare species of trees in ...

From the standard Fraser fir to the whimsical white pine, here are the most common types of trees grown here.

Know all of the different options before you head out to the tree farm. In the meantime, you may want to learn about the different types of trees that are available—varieties like Douglas fir, blue ...

Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...

Take a look at the types of trees available, where to get them, and how to keep them fresh through the Christmas season.

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of all the Christmas traditions, there's nothing quite as magical as visiting a Christmas tree farm. On ...

Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

Spruce trees provide two types of food; cones like this one that contain seeds for birds to eat and needles that caterpillars eat. / BILL DANIELSON / For the Gazette Sign up for the Gazette's morning ...

For those who get a real tree, the first mark of the holiday season is finding the right one. Here are 10 Christmas tree ...