The shape of a fir tree is narrow with rigid, upright, or horizontal branching as opposed to the "drooping" branches characteristic of some spruce trees. Unlike those on spruce trees , fir needles ...

When you are trying to identify fir trees, look for erect and upturned cones growing off branches. However, be aware that there are over 50 species of these trees worldwide, with small differences ...

Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is one of the most popular Christmas trees due to its attractive color and shape, fragrance, excellent needle retention, and slightly upturned branches capable of ...

You can start from scratch with an unlit tree. This Fraser Fir features 2,135 branch tips for a realistic, lush look, and it’s separated into sections for quick setup and takedown.

Fraser fir trees can be distinguished for having distinctly flattened, almost stubby dark green needles on their incredibly sturdy branches, according to Michigan State University.

The tradition of bringing an evergreen tree inside your home to decorate, however, started with the Germans in the 16th century. Christians would decorate them with nuts, apples, and gingerbread.

Hemlock woolly adelgid target hemlock and fir trees. The pests are invasive, sucking, aphid-like insects causing trees to die. They are too small to be seen by the eye, but the damage is visible.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: 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.