Douglas fir These soft needles are dark green or blue-green in color and are about 2-3 centimeters in length. The Douglas fir’s needles radiate in all directions from the branch. When crushed, these ...

The Story of How a Nevada Fir Became the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree As a tiny seedling began sprouting in the forest along Mount Rose Highway west of Reno, the Vietnam War was ending under President ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The cold-loving balsam fir is North America's northernmost fir. Although it ...

Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals For many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual that marks the official start of ...