Inflation costs hit Maine Christmas tree industry

WCSH-TV6 • November 25, 2022

In September, the Real Christmas Tree Board surveyed 55 growers nationwide, with 71 percent saying wholesale prices would be up 5-to-15 percent this holiday season. The Rotary Club in South Portland dealt with even more. "Prices went up substantially this year," McDonald said. "I’d say 17 percent on average over last year’s prices. So, unfortunately, we have to raise our prices as well."