Washington State Cut Christmas Tree Shortage 2024. Consumers this year are facing a national shortage of artificial and real christmas trees because of supply chain disruptions, along with wildfires and record. By contrast, oregon cut down approximately 5.2 million.

Although families have not yet cut the turkey for thanksgiving, shoppers are being urged to think about buying christmas trees now due to shortages caused by supply chain woes and climate. Prices are up 10% to 20% for live trees and 10% to 30% for artificial ones over last year, according to the association, which represents u.s.