The market for Christmas tree in Europe is approximately 60 million trees a year. Noble fir is the standard tree grown in this country, along with minor quantities of other firs and pines. The trend in demand is towards more needle-retaining trees.

The Irish market is very limited and has changed considerably in the past few years with the increasing availability of quality trees. Customers are now prepared to pay higher prices for such quality of product. With emphasis on quality products, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sell low-grade trees.

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