This is an excerpt from the November/December Arbor Day Foundation Newsletter. Sign up for the Arbor Day e-news to get the full edition right to your inbox. Norway Spruce Norway Spruce was so loved by early pioneers that it was often brought over from Europe and planted on new homesteads. Sometimes called “mother and father trees,” a pair might still mark the spot where a farmhouse once stood. Its somber appearance or formal dignity has also made it a favorite in cemeteries. Its shape, color, and density make it a desirable Christmas tree. Its tolerance for drought and various soil textures and its dense branching pattern also make it a good addition to windbreaks and, where space allows, either a specimen tree or part of a border in the home landscape. Visit the tree guide to see if it’s a good fit for your yard. The Smallest and Largest Tree City USA Communities THE TREE CITY USA PROGRAM is designed to encourage the planting and care of trees in communities of all sizes. This is the theme of this year’s Tree City USA Bulletin Annual Report. The publication highlights the number of communities now honored with the Tree City USA … Continue reading News from the Arbor Day Foundation