Looking to grow an evergreen or just curious about fir trees? Learn fascinating fir tree facts about these members of the ...

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Balsam Fir. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Scientists examined how growth rates in the trees changed over 91-year period. As warm, dry conditions continue in the future, fewer Douglas firs expected to grow Growth slowed across species’ range, ...

We had our first winter snow storm this past weekend, a nice change from the warmer than usual conditions across most of the country. Snow is an important part of our local ecosystems, the plants and ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Fir needles are typically short and mostly soft with blunt tips. The cones ...

Choosing a real Christmas tree is a big decision! This complete guide breaks down the different types of Christmas trees and ...