I used to love the tree’s shade and its red figs, but that feeling quickly disappeared after my neighbor demanded compensation for the fence it damaged.

Missourians who register and cut down a Callery pear tree from their property will receive a free native tree.

About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, including both pre-cut trees and cut-your-own. For many families, going to ...