The typical balsam fir tree is about 60 feet tall and 1-1/2 feet in diameter, although much larger trees (90 feet tall and ...

Choosing a Christmas tree from an Ohio tree farm supports land that stays in agricultural production rather than being ...

Besides its fragrance, the Minnesota native and keystone of our boreal forest remains a favorite for dense branching that can ...

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 ...

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Balsam Fir. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

One of the most popular varieties of Christmas tree. These trees are valued for their strong branches, pleasant smell, good ...

There’s concerns about an invasive insect targeting Michigan’s firs — including Christmas trees. That could have impacts on ...

Christmas trees are big business in Oregon. In 2023 alone, the industry contributed $118 to the state economy. Researchers at ...