‘Tis the season for holiday greenery and plants—poinsettia plants, festive wreaths, holly to decorate the table and mistletoe to hang in the doorway. And, of course, who could forget the staple of Christmas decorations…the tree.
This year, getting a tree may present a challenge for Californians who cross the border into Curry County, Oregon. Whether your family holiday tradition is to fell your own tree, a la Chevy Chase in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” or whether you prefer the freshness of a recently-cut tree from Oregon, there are some things to be aware of this year.
Author: Helene Wright, California State Plant Health Director, USDA - APHIS | Tags: