Christmas Tree Facts
We have collected a few Christmas tree facts to share with you!
There are approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year
There are close to 350 million real Christmas trees currently growing on Christmas tree farms in the U.S. alone, all planted by farmers
North American Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada
Eighty percent (80%) of artificial trees worldwide are manufactured in China, according to the U.S. Commerce Department
Real trees are a renewable, recyclable resource whereas artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and possible metal toxins such as lead
There are more than 4,000 local Christmas tree recycling programs throughout the United States
For every real Christmas tree harvested, 1 to 3 seedlings are planted the following spring
There are about 350,000 acres in production for growing Christmas trees in the U.S.; much of it preserving green space
There are close to 15,000 farms growing Christmas trees in the U.S., and over 100,000 people are employed full or part-time in the industry
It can take as many as 15 years to grow a tree of typical height (6 – 7 feet) or as little as 4 years, but the average growing time is 7 years
The top Christmas tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington
The most common Christmas tree species are: Balsam fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Noble fir, Scotch Pine, Virginia Pine and White Pine.