A potentially devastating disease epidemic is attacking our region's most common evergreen trees. Colorado, Black Hills and Norway spruce have long been planted in yards and shelterbelts. Most of the ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...

Now that Halloween has come and gone, Boston Common will soon be decorated with an early Christmas present — a 45-foot, 37-year-old white spruce tree sent from Nova Scotia. The Christmas tree delivery ...

So here’s your official confirmation that the holidays are upon us. With Santa Claus at her side, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu welcomed the 2025 Boston Common Christmas Tree to the city on Tuesday. The ...