And nor should they be: You actually have a surprisingly wide range of tree species to choose from for the centerpiece of your holiday decorating. If you’re in the market for a real Christmas ...

Selection and Care of Your Christmas Tree Several tree species from diverse regions are grown as Christmas trees. Among the longer-needled pine species, the most common is Scots pine, native to many ...

Evidently, Charlie Brown had picked a tree completely opposite from the most common species of Christmas tree – the blue spruce. Known for its pyramidal form and sharp blue-green needles, blue spruce ...

The loss of so many Christmas island crabs has caused 'a rapid, catastrophic shift' in the ecosystem, threatening the growth of trees and the food sources of other species. To date, the ants have been ...

It’s typically the least expensive of Christmas tree species. Its needles are 2 to 3 inches, and its stiff branches will support heavy ornaments. Pines have the best needle retention followed by ...

Nonetheless, Christmas tree species of Fir, Spruce and Pine are usually sustainable crops. Typically grown in a nine – year cycle, every tree that is felled for Christmas is replaced ...

Pesticides are used when trees are grown intensively on a farm because this high density of the same species (monoculture) makes them more sensitive to pathogens. “An organic Christmas tree won ...