Fun Facts about Christmas Trees

Written By Douglas Hill Jr.

Did you know there is a National Christmas Tree Association? They are national trade association that represents the Christmas tree industry.

In addition to the wonderful resources for those with “inquiring minds”, parents and teachers, NCTA has compiled a list of Quick Facts about Christmas Trees. Check out their website to get the answers to these Christmas Tree Questions!

  • How many Christmas trees are sold in the U.S.?

  • How many Real Christmas trees are growing, right now? Who Plants them?

  • Which states grow Christmas Trees?

  • Where are artifical trees sourced from?

  • What makes a Real Trees different from a artificial tree?

  • After Christmas… where do those trees go?

  • How many trees are planted for each Real Christmas Tree cut down?

  • How many acres of christmas trees are growing Christmas trees in the U.S?

  • How many Christmas Tree farms are there in the US? How many people work in the industry?

  • How long does it take to grow a Christmas Tree?

  • Which states produce the most Christmas Trees?

Answers are available at the National Christmas Tree association: https://realchristmastrees.org/education/quick-tree-facts/

Photo by Any Lane: https://www.pexels.com/photo/lumber-carriage-on-fir-tree-farm-5727709/

Douglas Hill Jr.
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