Example of conifer trees include pine, fir, spruce and cedar. Some shrubs which are conifers include juniper, arborvitae and others. Garden: Flowering plants that thrive in full sun and high heat.

Spruce Pine received 24.12 inches of rain from Helene, according to the National Weather Service. ... Fallen trees and washed-out roads have left the community isolated from the outside.

However, Spruce Pine, the largest town in the county of just over 15,000 residents, ... The reservoir had trees fall into it, but otherwise, damage seemed to be minimal, Cook said.

Did you know that many parts of common trees like the leaves, flowers and needles are edible? Here's a look at different species, including some that you should avoid at all costs.

The spruce was chosen in 1978 and planted as the official living White House Christmas tree and is the state tree of both Utah and Colorado. Scotch Pine Barb / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 ...

Hard-hit Spruce Pine community seeking refuge after devastation from Helene. ... YOU CAN SEE WHERE LANDSLIDES WASHED AWAY PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAIN EVERY NOW AND THEN YOU’LL FIND A TREE ON A HOME.

If you have a leftover Christmas tree, you could remove the needles and use them in a variety of recipes. Pine needle tea has been praised for boosting immunity and soothing colds.