If you’re looking for a fresh-cut Christmas tree, they are plentiful in Louisiana this year, that’s according to Kevin Steele of Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm in Washington Parish. Steele said while growers have faced an increase in supply and fuel costs customers will save if they buy their trees locally.
“But there’s been a very minimal increase in the price of trees which keeps us much more affordable than basically the lots,” said Steele.
Steele said the dry weather this fall did not affect the Christmas trees ready for sale, because they are most vulnerable as a seedling.
“But we never had a drought during the early part of the planting and growing so they were able to establish their roots, so we have no trouble,” said Steele.
And depending on if you’re looking for a full tree or you prefer one that’s more open, Steele said there’s plenty to choose from this year.
“We have a little bit of both for people that want a very full tree, or one that is more open. You have plenty of holes to put large ornaments and get your lights deep into the tree,” said Steele.
Steele said sales have been brisk so far and he’s hopeful for a profitable season.
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