25-30: Millions sold in the U.S. every year.

3: Number of seedlings planted to replace every Christmas tree harvested

21,000: Number of growers in the U.S.

7: Average years of growing time for a tree of typical height (6 to 7 feet)

13: Maine’s ranking in Christmas tree production (out of 50 states)

Source: The National Christmas Tree Association, www.christmastree.org