Christmas tree farms in Orange County are preparing for the seasonal rush, as a tree shortage strikes after a year of dry spells. Since opening operations in 1944, Noonan’s Christmas Trees, a tree farm in Costa Mesa, has never experienced a holiday tree shortage until this winter, according to its owner Doug Noonan. “There is definitely a shortage,” Noonan told The Epoch Times. In comparison to previous years, the farm is experiencing about a 30-percent decrease in supply, Noonan said. Heat waves across the west coast—including Oregon and Washington, from where Noonan imported the trees—have contributed to the lack of inventory. As demand is expected to remain steady, Noonan’s have increased the prices by $10. To make up for the limited number of trees on the lot, Noonan’s is also making next year’s crops available to ensure there is enough to go around. While residents may be rushing to find …
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