Here are some little known facts about Christmas Trees!
About 98% of Christmas trees are grown on farms. Only 2% are cut from the wild.
93% of people who purchase real Christmas trees recycle them at the end of the season.
Christmas trees help to reduce the amount of dust and pollen in the air.
One acre of Christmas trees can provide enough oxygen to support 18 people per day!
Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states.
Of more than 200 trees that are planted per acre, only 1000-1500 will survive. That number drops to
around 750 as you travel to northern parts of the country.80% of artificial trees are made in China.
It takes an average of 6-10 years for a Christmas tree to grow and mature.
Source: University of Illinois