
As you hunt for a Christmas tree this year, you might notice the higher prices than last year. Jere White, owner of White Forest Nursery, says this is because of the recession. During the recession, growers did not get the money they needed to replant. It takes anywhere from eight to 15 years for a Noble tree, the most common type of Christmas tree, to grow. Eight years later, this means customers are feeling the impacts of the lack of trees now.
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