The holiday season is already here! Thanksgiving was the last week of November this year which leaves less than four weeks until Christmas. Whether you buy from a local lot, farmer, or venture out into the great Oregon wilderness, you will make great memories for yourself and your family. With fake trees looking more real, households have been switching from real Christmas trees due to the convenience and ease. Even though artificial trees do not require as much maintenance and are easier to setup, there are some amazing benefits with getting a real tree
When deciding between a real or fake Christmas tree, consider these factors:
Real Christmas trees are Better for The Environment
Many argue that cutting down a tree makes them feel guilty and wasteful, but did you know that when one tree is cut down, there are one to three seedlings planted in its place? Real trees are harvested to be cut down, promoting green space that helps the environment and ecosystem thrive. Cutting the trees also promotes healthier air. During the seven to ten years it takes for a Christmas tree to grow to the standard size, the tree absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen. When the tree is ready to retire, it is also 100% biodegradable and creates many nutrients for the soil. You may not even have to do the work of getting rid of the tree, as many companies will pick up your Christmas tree to recycle it as mulch for farmers. Real Christmas trees are resourceful before and after they’re used for holiday decor.
Purchasing a Real Christmas Tree is Better for The Local Economy
In 2023, the state of Oregon sold approximately $118 million worth of Christmas trees, setting a record in sales for local farmers even though they sold almost 4 million less trees (Rogoway, 2024). In the US as a whole, local tree farms have employed over 100,000 people and you are directly helping boost the local economy by supporting these local nurseries and companies selling real trees.
The Negative Impact of a Fake Christmas Tree
Artificial trees are made with petroleum-based products, which makes them non-biodegradable. Most fake trees are manufactured and shipped from China, causing more carbon and fossil fuel emissions that negatively impact the environment. When a family no longer wishes to use their fake tree there is no other place to dispose of it other than the trash where it will be in a landfill for decades or longer. If you are worried about the environment like we are then you know you are in the right place by stopping by our Christmas tree lot. We have multiple types of real trees with options for lighting, flocking, stands, and even delivery.
We are the best place in town to shop for your Christmas tree and enjoy what GA at Home has to offer; holiday gifts, Christmas décor and free professional pictures with Santa Clause and Mrs Clause on the 7th and 14th of December.
Green Acres Landscape and GA at Home located at 5711 Gaffin Rd SE, Salem, Oregon.
For more information about our products and services, call us at (503) 399-8066 or visit our social media pages to stay up to date with our events.
References:
Rogoway, M. (2024, December 1). Oregon Christmas tree prices have been soaring – but they may be near a peak. OregonLive. https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2024/12/oregon-christmas-tree-prices-have-been-soaring-but-they-may-be-near-a-peak.html