Throughout the years the city’s official tree frequently has consisted of many smaller trees. Since 2009, however, a single tree has been chosen by either a contest or nominations. Though the tree’s ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Downtown Chicago is about to be transformed for the holidays. It's been a busy Monday morning at Millennium Park with the arrival of the 45-foot Colorado blue spruce from Darien, ...

People who drive along Randall Road in Elgin have most likely already seen the Colorado blue spruce that Elgin was putting up as its holiday tree on Thursday along DuPage Court downtown. Since the ...

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State trees are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the role they play in ...

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Q: During the fall of 2015, we planted four Colorado Blue Spruce trees that were 18 to 20 feet tall. They were installed by a tree mover, then secured with straps and stakes. Last year we added six ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A sign of the holiday season went up at Lambeau Field Monday. Crews cut down a nearly 40-foot tall blue spruce from a Bellevue yard to be brought to Harlan Plaza. Now, the work ...

Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

If the tree that’s been selected to be the city’s official Christmas tree this year was any more Chicago, it would have an accent and maybe say “tree” instead of three. The 54-foot tree will be ...