We have a special, holiday themed Plant of the Week today: The Christmas Tree! There are many different evergreen trees used for Christmas, including cedar, pine, fir, and cypress trees depending on where you live. In fact, the Leyland cypress has become popular in recent years in the southeastern U.S. They’re known for their fast growth, conical shapes, and dense, “feather-soft” foliage. They also grow better in the south compared to other varieties. It takes an average of 7 years to grow a Chr