In 1997 the total number of farms was down to 170. Surviving growers are very competitive, and produce high quality trees at low prices. Production has crept up slightly since 1993 when production hit a low of 200,000 trees. New species, especially Leyland Cypress, has breathed new life into the Christmas tree industry. Virginia pine has proven itself to be difficult to grow and only marginally profitable.
Growers produce a wide variety of species to satisfy customers.
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