Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In Naugatuck
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Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In Naugatuck People in Naugatuck who prefer fresh-cut Christmas trees shouldn't have any trouble finding them in 2023.People in Naugatuck who prefer fresh-cut Christmas trees shouldn't have any trouble finding them in 2023. (Shutterstock)NAUGATUCK, CT — It may be Thanksgiving, but if you're planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it's a good idea to scope out what will be available from Naugatuck area tree growers.
Residents of Naugatuck have plenty of options, many of which can be found on the National Christmas Tree Association website .
Here are a few nearby places to start:
Last year, live tree prices increased about 10 percent, largely due to inflation and drought, according to industry experts.
Years of extreme weather — drought conditions in some parts of the country and excess moisture in others — are expected to translate to slightly higher 2023 Christmas tree prices , according to a report from Country Folks Grower, a business-to-business publication serving fresh market and ornamental crops.
"A lot can happen in a half dozen years that can change the outlook for a Christmas tree crop from one season to the next," the report said. "Farmers will be facing challenges in the 2023 Christmas tree season brought about by developments over the past several years."
At any given moment, about 350 million Christmas trees are growing on tree farms across the country.
It typically takes a tree between six and eight years to grow to the desirable height for decorating. Large trees — those 7 feet and taller — may be in short supply because sales of smaller trees have been strong in recent years, the report said. Also, people may need to settle for a different species than they're accustomed to buying.
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