The Miwok Indians of northern California started their Christmas tree farm in a shady Grove almost 2000 years ago. read more
It takes an average of 6 to 10 years for Christmas trees to mature to the ideal height that most people use. The popular Noble Firs take about 6-10 years while Douglas Firs take 5-7 years to bring to market. read more
Trees that will be harvested at a height of 5-7 feet, which is 90% of the Christmas tree market, are planted on a 5′ x 5′ grid to allow plenty of room for sunlight to reach the young trees so growth will be even and not lopsided. One of the big attractions of Christmas tree farming is the small amount of work it takes. read more
On the growing aspect: If you are going to copice the trees, you need more room. From what I've read you can grow at tree to 9 feet or so, take the top, cut all but two branches of the lower part, and raise two smaller christmas trees from the lower branches. You will usually have to pound in stakes to train the branches upright. read more