More than 85 million trees were planted this spring by Christmas tree growers to replace the 30 million trees that will be harvested this year. The rule of thumb is to plant two to three trees for every tree cut. Purchasing a homegrown Florida tree is good for the environment because less fuel is used in transportation. This also supports the farmers of the state and boosts Florida's economy. A tree that is moist when brought into the home and is kept moist by adding water through the base of the trunk will not be a fire hazard. . .
People still love the tradition of real, natural trees in their homes for the holidays.
The first Christmas trees were decorated with roses cut from paper, apples, wafers, sugar candies and candles. Later, cookies in the shapes of angels, hearts, and animals replaced the wafers. Today's decorations vary with individual tastes. They include special ornaments, garlands and bright lights. Natural Christmas trees are used everywhere in both home and commercial decoration.