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Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices

David Cruise discusses artificial Christmas trees with a salesperson at the Balsam Hill showroom in Burlingame, Calif. on Nov. 19, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have led to shortages and higher prices for both real and artificial Christmas trees this year. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) Chris Courchaine carries a Christmas tree he bought at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 26, 2021. Even Christmas trees aren't immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season. American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both types this Christmas, industry officials say. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) Ian Steplowski and his family shop look Christmas trees with at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 26, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have led to shortages and higher prices for both real and artificial Christmas trees this year. (AP/Terry Chea) Dale Pine, owner of Crystal River Christmas Trees, prepares a tree for sale at his lot in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 24, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season. American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both types this Christmas, industry officials say. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) A man shops for a Christmas tree at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 26, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have led to shortages and higher prices for both real and artificial Christmas trees this year. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) Stacy Valenzuela prepares Christmas trees for sale at Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda, Calif. on Nov. 24, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season. American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both types this Christmas, industry officials say. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) Darrell Evans prepares live Christmas trees for sale at Christmas Tree Jamboree in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2021. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season. American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both types this Christmas, industry officials say. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)