7 Surprising Facts About Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Fun Facts

Christmas trees are a holiday staple, but did you know the first written record of a Christmas tree dates back to 1510? Here are seven Christmas tree facts you may not know.

1. Each year about 30 million American families enjoy a fresh, real Christmas tree during the holiday season. These are the 10 best real Christmas tree species.
2. On average, it takes Christmas trees seven years to reach their standard retail height of six or seven feet, perfect for most homes. Here are eight types of Christmas trees you can grow.
3. About 17,000 farms produce conifers for the holiday market. Some even offer the opportunity to choose and cut your own, which can be a fun family outing.
4. Don’t feel guilty about buying a fresh tree — you’re not ruining a pristine forest. About 98 percent of all Christmas trees are grown on farms as sustainable crops.
5. For every tree they harvest, Christmas tree growers plant one to three new seedlings the following spring to ensure a constant supply. Close to 350 million trees planted by farmers are growing now and will end up in homes across the country.
6. The first written record of a decorated Christmas tree is from Latvia in 1510. It says the tree was decorated with artificial roses. In the 1800s, German settlers brought the Christmas tradition to the U.S.
7. Many Christmas trees are from the top six states for Christmas tree production:
   • Michigan;
   • North Carolina;
   • Oregon;
   • Pennsylvania;
   • Wisconsin;
   • Washington.

If you’re getting a Christmas tree early, you better know how to keep it from dying before Christmas. Plus, these handy hints and tips for Christmas trees can set up your real tree and keep it thriving.

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