When it comes to Christmas trees, the Pine Tree State apparently prefers plastic imposters over the more verdant, fresh-smelling real trees, such as the balsam fir.

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Canterwood: This is a term locally used to describe pulpwood-sized pine trees from which one 2" x 4" board can be cut in addition to the chips used for pulpwood (not to be confused with chip-n-saw).

Visitors look over trees for sale at the Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Martinez, Calif. The farm sells both pre cut and cut your own Christmas trees. (Aric Crabb/Bay ...

For the eco-conscious, the Christmas tree quandary between real or artificial is prickly. When trying to decide between pine or plastic, experts are divided.