Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s that time of year again when the air turns crisp, windows gather a frosty glow and holiday spirit begins to fill the air. As ...

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 ...

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A 20-foot Fraser fir in Avery County was chosen to be the next White House Christmas tree. The selection Monday came weeks after Helene devastated much of western North Carolina.

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 ...

Researchers have taken the best genetic characteristics of the Fraser fir, arguably the most popular choice for Christmas tree, and used them to create a tree that’s taller, prettier, and – ...

Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species. Michigan farms and tree lots offer an array of great Christmas tree choices. While it’s true that supplies ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Christmas tree farms across Northeast Tennessee have opened for the season. Roan Valley Tree Farm has more than 25,000 trees with the option of pre-cut or choose-and-cut ...

It’s that time of year again when the air turns crisp, windows gather a frosty glow and holiday spirit begins to fill the air. As families start picturing Christmas, local tree farms are preparing for ...

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 ...