One of Avery County’s oldest tree farms extends its evergreen branches to those who fight for our freedom — a sacrifice its founder understood well.
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12 Notable North Carolina Trees
We’re much more than just the Land of the Longleaf Pine: From flowering dogwoods to Fraser firs, these trees shape the scenery of the state we love.
Growing a Legacy in Greensboro
The Gate City is getting greener — one tree, one memory, and one leafy neighborhood at a time.
Our State Knows Best: Leaf Peeping
We talked to three biologists about how and when to plan a trip to see peak fall color in North Carolina, their favorite hikes and overlooks, and why our mountains are one of the best places in the country to see stunning autumn leaves.
Our State Knows Best: Christmas Trees
Find out what three experts have to say about picking the perfect Christmas tree, the magic of creating a holiday tradition, and why a North Carolina-grown tree will always beat the one in the box.
The Maple Brothers
Every year, Tim and Matt Nichols create hundreds of different kinds of Japanese maples — in a dizzying array of shapes and colors and sizes — at their mail-order nursery in East Flat Rock. And every one of the trees has roots in their grandmother’s garden.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Family Trees
Our editor in chief reminisces about the magnolias, walnuts, and oaks of her childhood, and the beauty they create every autumn.
The Wisdom of Trees
Forestry didn’t exist in America until two men — each with his own vision for how to protect our woodlands — arrived in western North Carolina and nurtured the profession into being.
Ramblin’ Man: Leaving a Mark
Deep in a forgotten forest within sight of a nameless ridge, a beech tree wears a set of initials, evidence of a moment shared between a father and a son.
