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 ...

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 ...

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A 20-foot Fraser fir in Avery County was chosen to be the next White House Christmas tree. The selection Monday came weeks after Helene devastated much of western North Carolina.

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 ...

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 – ...

In North Carolina, Fraser firs are a popular variety of Christmas trees. People love their signature smell, classic shape and the way the firs hold their needles. The trees are also a crucial economic ...

WASHINGTON — First lady Laura Bush kicked off the holiday season Sunday by standing out in the rain to receive this year’s White House Christmas tree. A horse-drawn wagon pulled the 20-foot Fraser fir ...