Watch out for Christmas mysteries! The production of Christmas trees in the United States is tight, so start early and learn more

Please pay attention to the Christmas mystery! The production of Christmas trees in the United States is tight, so start early and learn more. China News Service, November 28 (Xinhua) The United States' "World Journal" published an article saying that professional Christmas tree growers...

China News Service, November 28 (Xinhua) The American "World Journal" published an article saying that professional Christmas tree growers pointed out that the shortage of popular tree species this year may cause the price of Christmas trees to rise by 5% to 10%. The Christmas Tree Association, which includes more than 700 farms across the United States, recommends that consumers buy Christmas trees as early as possible. The best time to buy is between November 25 and December 1 to increase the variety of choices and avoid last-minute price increases. Pay attention to the variety and freshness of the tree when selecting.

According to reports, states that mainly grow Christmas trees in the United States include Oregon, Washington, North Carolina, Michigan, etc. It is expected that the Christmas tree output of large farms will be tight this year, and the output of smaller farms will be more stable. Industry insiders pointed out that consumers do not need to worry about buying Christmas trees too early. As long as they are properly maintained, Christmas trees can generally live up to six weeks.

The British "Daily Mail" website pointed out that the shortage of Christmas trees in Oregon and North Carolina will lead to a reduction in fir production. The shortage of Christmas trees is due to the improvement of the economy in the early 2000s, which led many people to plant Christmas trees. However, when the trees matured, the financial crisis coincided with the decline in Christmas tree prices and many people switched careers and stopped planting Christmas trees.

According to the website, generally Christmas trees need to wait nine years before they are mature enough to be cut down and sold. However, due to the lack of mature tree species this year, growers have to rely on price increases to maintain their income, and normal harvest levels are not expected to return until 2021 or 2025.

Families and consumers who plan to buy a Christmas tree should start preparations early, and there are also considerations in what kind of Christmas tree to choose.

According to reports, Douglas Fir is pyramid-shaped, with green or green-blue pine needles. It is a long-lasting tree and can survive the entire winter; Fraser Fir emits the aroma of pine and is smaller than other fir species. It is more suitable for smaller rooms. Its branches are slightly upward and look smaller; Noble Fir Fir) is a cool blue-green color, and its branches are large and hard, making it suitable for placing various Christmas decorations and bearing a certain amount of weight.

The website also recommends that when choosing a Christmas tree, you should test the freshness of the tree. You can gently pull the branches. If the tree is fresh enough, the pine needles will not fall off. You can also gently pat the bottom of the tree. If only a small amount falls off, it means it is fresh. In addition, observe the flexibility of the pine needles. Fresh pine needles should be able to be broken in half by hand, rather than bending continuously.

Also pay attention to whether the tree has brown spots or smells moldy, which indicates that the tree may be broken or has been cut down for a long time; finally, don’t forget to measure the size. Be sure to measure the size of the room before buying the tree to avoid buying a tree that is too tall and cannot be placed.

Experts also remind consumers to avoid buying spruce because pine needles fall off easily. It is said that Les Werner, a professor of forestry at the University of Wisconsin, found through research on various Christmas trees that spruce performed the worst. In comparison, Fraser fir and balsam fir dropped less needles even if they were not watered very much.

In terms of maintaining the freshness of the tree, Wilner recommends choosing the freshest one when buying, sprinkling some water every day, and cutting off the hard resin at the bottom of the tree, which will prevent the branches from absorbing water; avoid placing the Christmas tree next to the stove, which will accelerate water loss; use a heavier Christmas tree base (Tree Stand), and the best choice is the one fixed with three or four screws.