In 2015, Oregon Christmas tree growers cut and sold 4.7 million trees, down 26 percent from 2010. The gross sales for 2015 totaled $84.5 million and the average price per tree was $17.90. This is the first time this study was repeated since 2011.
There were 41,223 acres growing Christmas trees, down 28 percent from 2010, with nine counties making up the majority of the acres. The two largest counties growing trees were Clackamas County with 11,512 acres growing trees and Marion County with 10,571 acres.
Noble fir was the industry leader in percentage of trees sold, accounting for 54 percent of all trees sold in 2015. Douglas fir accounted for 32 percent of all trees sold; Grand fir, Nordmann/Turkish fir and other species accounting for the remaining 14 percent. Noble fir was also the leader in highest average price, selling for $20.98 per tree.
In 2015, 3.7 million trees were planted. Producers intend to plant 4.2 million trees in 2016.
Oregon Christmas Tree Growers Report Less Trees Harvested
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