* There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. every year.

* There are close to half a billion Real Christmas Trees currently growing on Christmas Tree farms in the U.S. alone, all planted by farmers. Real Christmas Trees are grown on farms

* North American Real Christmas Trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada. Eighty percent (80%) of artificial trees worldwide are manufactured in China, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

* Real Trees are a renewable, recyclable resource. Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and possible metal toxins such as lead.

* There are more than 4,000 Christmas Tree recycling programs throughout the United States.

* For every Real Christmas Tree harvested, up to 3 seedlings are planted in its place the following spring.