Christmas Tree Planting Density
1,200 to 1,500 Christmas trees per acre can be planted.
- At 5×5 foot spacing, 1,740 trees fit per acre.
- At 6×6 foot spacing, 1,210 trees fit per acre.
Tree Growth and Harvesting
It takes 6 to 8 years for a Christmas tree to reach maturity.
- Most growers stagger planting and harvesting for a yearly crop.
Income Stability and Replanting
- Replant one-eighth of acreage yearly for income stability.
Oxygen Production and Tree Sustainability
- An acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen for 18 people daily.
- Most trees sold are sustainably grown.
- Growers plant 1-3 seedlings for every tree harvested.
Christmas Tree Industry Overview
- Pennsylvania leads U.S. Christmas tree production.
- The U.S. devotes 350,000 acres to sustainably cultivating Christmas trees.
Tree Spacing and Production
- With medium spacing of 15 by 15 feet, yield 300-800 Christmas trees per acre.
Tree Plantation on 1 Acre
- An acre can hold 500-2000 trees depending on various factors.
- Plant coniferous and deciduous trees in alternate rows.
Trees per Acre Calculation
- The number of trees per acre depends on various factors like species, density, and climate.
Orchard Production
- Small orchards need 5-10 acres minimum for decent profit.
- Recent 500 trees per acre double production versus conventional.
Tree Spacing Importance
- Proper spacing helps in tree health and growth.
Fruit Tree Planting
- Most fruits need approximately 20 by 20 feet to grow properly.
- Apple and cherry trees need 35 by 35 feet.
- Citrus only requires about 8 feet.