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Matt Rancourt knew what he was looking for. The 38-year-old walked through a few Christmas tree lots in Washington last week before he found "the one" - a Fraser fir that stretched nine feet tall, with full branches and a classic triangular shape.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. "It's got to have that perfect balance," he said. "I don't really want any holes in the tree, and I think y...

Christmas trees are the centerpiece of the holiday season. But the fear of needles falling can deter shoppers from buying real trees from local growers.

What to know about no-spray Christmas trees, which may have health and environmental benefits compared to traditional trees that are often sprayed with pesticides.

The holiday is coming to the US as winter is near. People are expected to install mesmerizing Christmas trees. Here are the benefits of genetically improved trees for consumers. Read here.

To address frequent clean-ups associated with using real Christmas trees, scientists are pioneering solutions that revolutionize holiday traditions.

Geneticists are working to engineer Christmas trees that result in a lot less vacuuming for you at home. Having a real Christmas tree in your home is a…

While many enjoy having a real Christmas tree at home, the dropping needles can make a mess—but scientists may have found a way to stop this.

Discover expert advice from university professors on choosing, cutting, and maintaining a live Christmas tree for a festive, long-lasting centerpiece. Care tips included!

No holiday is complete without picking the best Christmas tree. Here's how to pick a long-lasting, live X-mas tree, whether you want fir, spruce, or pine, according to experts.

If you buy a live Christmas tree on the East Coast, its likely from North Carolina. Heres why.