Picking out a Christmas tree can be one of the most memorable experiences of the holiday season. And this year, it could also be one of the most expensive purchases you make. 2019 has been deemed the most expensive year for purchasing a Christmas tree in history, according to Travel + Leisure. Here’s more on why the demand for trees has grown.
For those who rely on farms and tree dealers for an authentic Christmas tree, the purchase is more expensive than ever this year.
Elizabethsalleebauer / Getty Images According to the New York Post, one dealer in Manhattan charged a whopping $6,500 for a 20-foot Fraser Fir. And the most incredible part of all? They’re completely sold out now.
While most of these highly expensive trees are saved for corporations and other wealthy organizations, the price of real Christmas trees has increased drastically.
RyanJLane / Getty Images The average tree in the U.S. is priced at $78, a 23% increase since 2015.
The reason for the jump in price is a slightly lower supply of Christmas trees combined with an increase in demand.
Douglas Sacha / Getty Images Many are opting for the real thing because it’s more environmentally friendly than the plastic alternatives.
What are your thoughts on this new trend in Christmas tree prices? Join in on the conversation by leaving a comment below!
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According to the New York Post, one dealer in Manhattan charged a whopping $6,500 for a 20-foot Fraser Fir. And the most incredible part of all? They’re completely sold out now.
RyanJLane / Getty Images
The average tree in the U.S. is priced at $78, a 23% increase since 2015.
Douglas Sacha / Getty Images
Many are opting for the real thing because it’s more environmentally friendly than the plastic alternatives.
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