The Economics Of The $2 Billion Christmas Tree Industry | Hustlenomics

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Estimated to be a $2 billion/year business, selling Christmas trees in the US may seem like a path to profit. But as The Hustle reports, most Christmas tree varieties take 8 to 10 years to reach 6 feet, and during that time, it’s a bit of a financial black hole for farmers - not to mention the growing threat of the artificial Christmas tree market. The Hustle breaks down why Christmas trees are a multibillion-dollar business and who’s really taking home the green $$.
The original story was reported by Zachary Crockett. To read the original story, visit thehustle.co/t....
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