"We're heartened to see that, even in the face of challenges posed by the pandemic, supply chain congestion, shipping container shortages, and extreme weather events, U.S. consumers have been able to continue their Christmas tree traditions in 2021," said Jami Warner, executive director of the trade group for Christmas tree producers and retailers.
Demand for Christmas trees stays evergreen in supply crisis
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Ms. Warner said that, while the cost of real trees has risen faster than last year, the price of artificial evergreens is about the same because suppliers purchased their stock in November 2021 before skyrocketing inflation hit the market.
Inflation, drought drive up live Christmas tree prices
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