The tree, which is native to Taiwan and China, is the preferred host for the spotted lanternfly — a species that could pose significant risk to fruit producers were it to establish in B.C.

Christmas tree growers in Atlantic Canada are monitoring the spread of a disease and looking for ways to combat it.

The Fraser fir is arguably the most popular Christmas tree species. It’s chosen for its hardiness, which means it survives being cut and can be shipped across long distances.

Gary Chastagner, a Washington State University professor called "Dr. Christmas Tree," shows Trojan and other fir seedlings at the school's Puyallup Research and Extension Center on Nov. 30, 2023 ...

No holiday is complete without picking the best Christmas tree. Here's how to pick a long-lasting, live X-mas tree, whether you want fir, spruce, or pine, according to experts.