Christmas tree shortages linger ahead of upcoming holiday season, inflation spikes up prices

DELMARVA – The holiday season is vastly approaching, which means many will be the market for the perfect Christmas tree.

Local farmers say inventory is tight and you will pay more for the staple this year.

Nichols Tree Farm tells us things like distribution issues and shipping costs contribute to their slight price hike of around $5. If you go out to their farm to cut your own tree, it will cost you around $40 this season.

Owner Bruce Nichols says weather conditions on Delmarva haven’t been ideal for growing either. “We’ve had frost in the spring here that have cut out all growth 2 out of the last 3 years. So you have a reduce growth rate, less trees, and I think it’s going to affect the market as far as that goes,” Owner Bruce Nichols said.

If you plan on getting your tree early to avoid the seasons hustle and bustle, Nichols urges you to keep them moist so they’ll will last longer.

Nichols Tree farm will open for the holiday season next Saturday, November 26th.