It’s hard to beat a real Christmas tree with its fresh pine scent and timeless look, but the holiday décor staple does come with a few drawbacks: Real trees only last a season, and when their ...

“Seeing the trees die, it’s like losing one of your babies,” said Keybani, whose family runs a nursery dedicated to preserving the species. Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the ...

“Seeing the trees die, it’s like losing one of your babies,” said Keybani, whose family runs a nursery dedicated to preserving the species. Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the ...

But one tropical tree species seems to harness heaven’s wrath. Not only do the trees survive lightning strikes, but their height and voluminous crowns act as natural lightning rods, attracting ...