The tree that has invaded the South and brings comments of, "What's that smell?" is about to start blooming once again as we inch ever closer to warmer weather and the first day of spring. Bradford ...

Fraser Firs are native to the Appalachian Mountains and are North Carolina's primary Christmas tree crop. North Carolina began commercially producing Christmas trees in the 1950s. The state produces ...

The world’s oldest cypress trees and the history of North Carolina’s first life-saving stations. UNC Wilmington students paddle deep into the Black River, where some of the world’s oldest living ...

Originally promoted for landscaping, they cross-pollinate and create thorny thickets that harm native ecosystems. The trees offer minimal ecological benefits and can be a safety risk due to their ...

In what might be counted as a generous gift, Christmas tree experts say it appears not a single North Carolina tree grower was put out of business by the remnants of Hurricane Helene that ripped ...

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes Christmas tree shopping. With tariffs and extreme weather putting pressure on local growers and overseas importers alike, many shoppers are wondering ...