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 ...

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 – ...

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 ...

The turkey has had his brief moment, now it's time for the Christmas spirit to take over. As soon as the dishes are cleaned up, many are heading to the attic to bring out all things jolly and merry.

Tired of your tree shedding needles and turning brown before the festivities end? There's one fir that outlasts the rest — your holiday MVP in evergreen form.

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? During the holiday season, many families head to Rochester-area tree farms to cut their own tree. Each year, 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold ...

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 ...

Fraser fir is a beloved type of Christmas tree that also offers privacy, beauty, and wildlife value to gardens. The Fraser fir tree (Abies fraseri) is a comparatively rare sight in the wild.

Q: I listened to your November podcast about the selection and care of Christmas trees. Our Fraser Fir tree was purchased the day after Thanksgiving and immediately put in a stand with water so our ...

Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, which is where the popular native Fraser fir tree also used as ...

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 ...