Christmas trees are a viable agricultural crop and livelihood for these farmers and their employees.
There are close to 350 million Real Christmas Trees currently growing on Christmas Tree farms in the U.S. There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. Why not? Here are some facts about real Christmas trees: On our lot, we shake out the tree to get as many of these old needles out as we can but many remain). There are often dead needles lying in the branches from the shaping process. (*Note: Do not confuse this with the shearing debris that does come with it. Your seller should be able to measure the tree for you and cut it if need be. Make sure the tree’s size fits your space. If needles are browning and dry on the inside, it’s likely on it’s way out*. Trees dry out from the center out to the tips. Fir needles will snap when you bend them. If they are soft, moist and have good color (not browning), they are fresh. Take a branch and run your hand down it and make sure needles are not falling off excessively* (a few, ok). If your seller can’t tell you, you may want to steer away from buying there. At the lot, don’t be afraid to ask the seller when the tree was cut and what trees are the hardiest. First of all, consider where you’re putting the tree and measure your space (Height & width). The National Christmas Tree association did a study of products and home remedies and found that the best thing for your tree is, water. What works for keeping cut flowers longer, doesn’t do anything for trees. There are a lot of rumors and claims out there that this or that are good additives to preserve your tree. No, you do NOT need to add anything to the water. Once it warms, it will take up much more water. At first, if it is cold, your tree may not seem to drink up much. Always keep the level of water up above the cut of the tree. When in the stand, never let it stand without water in the bowl. Cut ½ – 1 inch off the bottom just before you stand it up. Keep the tree lying down until you are ready to put it up in the stand. If you have vents near by or keep the house hotter you will need to watch the water closer. 
Moisture is lost through the needles of the tree and the drier and hotter your house is, the faster the tree will dry. heat vents & cold air returns), fireplaces and other sources of drafts. Your tree will last longer away from air drafts (ie. Don’t buy too early, however, if it is your tradition to set the tree up right after Thanksgiving, here are some tips.
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