"The cheapest time to buy a Christmas tree is right before Christmas," said Square’s research lead Ara Kharazian, but added, "The best time is whichever day maximizes joy in your household." According to the findings, the closer it gets to Christmas, the further tree prices tend to fall as demand starts to taper off.

North Carolina harvests more than 3 million Christmas trees every year, the second-highest number by state in the country. Just weeks before the 2024 holiday season, Hurricane Helene flooded the state’s tree farms with rain and polluted water.