Oregon is the leading U.S. state for Christmas tree production, cutting and shipping more trees than any other state in the country.

Who grows the most trees?

  • Oregon produces around 4.7–5 million Christmas trees per year, more than any other state and roughly about one-third of the nation’s total output in recent years.
  • North Carolina usually comes in second, with just over 4 million trees annually, followed by strong producers like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

Why Oregon leads

  • The state’s climate in the Pacific Northwest is ideal for popular species like Douglas fir and Noble fir, which dominate large commercial plantations there.
  • Oregon exports the vast majority of its trees out of state, supplying much of the western U.S. and even international markets each holiday season.

Recent context and trends

  • USDA- and media-based rankings through 2022–2024 continue to show Oregon at the top of Christmas tree production, with no other state yet surpassing it.
  • Industry and agricultural reports highlight Oregon as the leading producer of Noble fir and Douglas fir, while North Carolina leads in Fraser fir, reinforcing their positions as the top two states.

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