How much does a real Christmas tree cost?

An artificial Christmas tree, depending on the type, height and where you purchase it from, can cost anywhere from $99 to as much as $500. These trees, when compared to a real tree, will have a lifespan of about 10 years. Big Lots often holds promotions during the Christmas season and trees can be found for as little as $40 to $100 after a coupon is applied. read more

Artificial trees cost an average of about $100, and have an average lifespan of 10 years. Real Christmas trees cost an average of $49 in the 2012 season. A family farm in Delaware, for example, was charging charging $7 a foot for cut-your-own pine and spruce trees, $9 a foot for Canaan and Concolor firs, and $10 a foot for Fraser firs. read more