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Botanist Paul Ashton explains the difference between trees that lose their leaves, and those that don’t on The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast.
Some tips can help your tree look as good as it did on the lot for longer.
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From picking the tree to getting it home to setting it up, the choices you make can help it stay fresher – and safer – longer.
American mistletoe’s genus Phoradendron means ‘thief of trees’ in Greek.
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This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.
Christmas trees at Twin H Tree Farms in Bloomington, Indiana.
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If you’re craving that freshly-cut tree smell, shop early and don’t be too choosy.
What’s happening with the trees that stay green?
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Many deciduous trees put on a dazzling fall foliage display. But coniferous evergreens hold on to their needles and stay green. A biologist breaks down these different survival strategies.