Douglas fir

(Runtime :54)Christmas trees are big business out West, but a hotter climate means challenges for tree growers.John Tillman owns Tillman Christmas Trees…

The tussock moth caterpillar is quite the sight, if you’ve ever seen one hanging around a Douglas fir tree. These hungry caterpillars can eat Douglas fir and grand fir needles, first starting with the new needles that grow as the caterpillars hatch. Later, munching on older needles high in the treetops.