The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Growing in the Garden
Christmas Trees
The ready-cut Christmas tree industry started in the mid-nineteenth century with trees cut from the forest. The planting of trees in plantations began in the early twentieth century and increased greatly after the Second World War.
There are currently about 2,700 Christmas tree operations in the United States. Of these, about three-quarters sell trees retail and about one-half sell at least some of their trees wholesale. The most common trees produced are the Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and Colorado blue spruce. Other important varieties include white pine, balsam fir, Scotch pine, white spruce, noble fir, grand fir, and Leyland cypress. Sales of Christmas trees in the Untied States are around $250 million each year.
Erected by Farm Journal Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 53.3′ N, 77° 1.71′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker was at the intersection of 12th Street Southwest and Jefferson Drive Southwest
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We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Federal Grain Inspection Service (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the People's Garden (a few steps from this marker); Bald Cypress (a few steps from this marker); USDA Holocaust Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradford Pear Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); USDA Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Thomas Stefani IV (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
