Ho, ho, hoe: The lifecycle of the Christmas Tree
July 13, 2023
Ho, ho, hoe: The lifecycle of the Christmas Tree
With a nip in the air, it feels like Christmas is just around the corner. In Ireland, Christmas brings many fun nights out with family and friends, excellent food and drinks, and of course, Christmas trees!
It's estimated that about 400,000 real Irish Christmas trees will be sold in Ireland this year. So, what makes Irish Christmas trees some of the best in the world? Here are some enlightening facts you may want to know.
With so many people purchasing Christmas trees year on year in Ireland, they are worth an estimated €21 million to the Irish economy. Given the industry's impressive contribution to the national economy, the quality of trees must remain high year after year.
To maintain this quality, most Christmas trees are grown in Co. Wicklow or Co. Wexford, where the climate, soil, and temperature are perfect for growing the ideal Christmas tree to celebrate the festive period. Prograss Bio's plant blend is a valuable addition to enhance the ground from which the trees grow.
It’s a constant balancing act between soil health, providing nutrients, responding to the environment, and combating pests and diseases. Tree health is always at the centre of that equation. If the tree is robust and healthy, with a deep root mass, it absorbs and processes nutrients more efficiently and is better placed to combat and defend against diseases. This is what makes for a successful Christmas tree crop year on year.
It takes approximately ten years to grow a Christmas tree in Ireland. A lot of planning and agricultural knowledge is required, and the business of Christmas tree farming is an all-year activity. It benefits the environment by contributing to the sustainability of forest cover and providing habitats for birds and other animals. They can be easily recycled and are ecologically friendly.
With years of experience, research, and development, the Prograss Bio team are experts in the science behind healthy soil. This is why we decided to create a range of products to make growing healthy trees easy and convenient. Visit our
product page to find out more!
