According to botanist John Thomas Howell’s “Marin Flora,” five pine species grow in Marin. Bishop pine, Monterey pine, ...

If you’ve ever had a Christmas tree start shedding needles just days after decorating, you know how frustrating it can be. The good news is that some pine varieties are better at playing the ...

In addition, Scotch pine responds well to plantation culture and is widely planted in this way through the Eastern United States and Canada, to be grown as Christmas trees. When this species is ...

Japanese Pine tree. The pine tree is revered in Japanese ... As an arborist, I also consider native plants “lucky” varieties because they are more resilient, hardy and require less maintenance ...

Red pine is a shade intolerant, long-lived species and is one of the most genetically uniform forest trees, reaching heights of 60 to 150 feet. It’s latin name quite literally means the pine that ...

If the main reason you love a real Christmas tree is that pine-y scent that reminds you ... the Balsam is one of the most fragrant species of tree traditionally used for the holidays.

There are several farms in Massachusetts whose goats and other animals would love to munch on your unwanted Christmas tree.

(April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm owner Greg Umlauf talks about his tree farm as he stands among fir varieties and other Christmas trees Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 ...