Some Christmas tree farms in Michigan are closing their doors early due an increase in demand and lack of supply.
The amount of customers purchasing live trees has surged in recent years, leading to a shortage of mature trees.
Since 2020, Christmas tree farms across the nation have seen a surge in new customers after the pandemic led many to seek more outdoor activities.
Christmas trees take roughly seven to eight years to grow, so farmers are simply running out of harvestable trees faster.
Amy Start is the executive director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association. She said customers will likely find a tree, but they will probably have to look harder and travel further.
"They may have to try a different tree species or, you know, kind of branch out a little bit. But basically anybody looking for one won’t have a problem finding it,” Start said.
Start advises residents to shop early and call tree farms ahead of time.
