MEDIA — EVERGREEN

How the evergreen shaped America

'They mirror our own impermanence: always in motion, always fading. Magical yet melancholy, the trees offer both a celebration and a gentle farewell, rolled into one.'

25 Best Book Releases Coming in December, According to Librarians

Fittingly publishing in December, this fascinating history book explores the meaning of the evergreen tree in our society.

“I’m excited by Evergreen’s fresh vantage on something we all encounter, trees during the holiday season, as an entry point into a sweeping ecological and cultural history,” says Sam Helmick, president of the American Library Association.



They add that the book encourages readers to reflect on how our traditions are deeply rooted—literally.

US Christmas tree growers boosted by Trump tariffs

Donald Trump’s tariffs are helping US Christmas tree growers gain ground in their decades-long

war against fake firs, creating a rare bit of cheer at the end of a difficult year for American

agriculture.

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The History of America Can Be Told through Christmas Trees

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen.

’Tis the season for conifers—whether they are being decorated for a little Christmas cheer or merely serving as a vibrant, verdant contrast to their denuded deciduous peers.