A growing tradition: Families embrace eco-friendly living Christmas trees
If you're on the hunt for that perfect Christmas tree, there's a unique idea sprouting up.
Experts say artificial or chopped trees can leave a heavy carbon footprint they leave behind. One solution is renting a living tree, which not only checks the eco-friendly box but also provides a hassle-free holiday season.
Monica Hudson, the owner of Rent-A-Living Christmas Tree in Carmel, California, said, "You can order the tree online. You don't even have to come out here. Sometimes, you can pick them out of our online lineup."
Forget the one-size-fits-all mentality – Rent-A-Living Christmas Tree offers a diverse range, from Douglas fir, Nordmann fir, and Deodar cedar to majestic Redwoods, letting families tailor their festive centerpiece.
"By not having to cut them, they come into your house, they produce oxygen, they remain year after year," Hudson said.
Families can grow alongside the same living tree each year.
"As the tree grows and the kids grow, sometimes they mark it on the doorpost. It becomes a family tradition where they actually name that tree," Hudson said.
Hannah and Adi Smith, two sisters, named their potted tree Jerry. They gushed about their experience.
"It's super easy and so nice that we can just have a fresh tree in our house, and it’s not dead or anything," Adi said.
A tradition for the Smith family started by their grandmother.
Rent-A-Living Christmas Tree aims to spread this eco-conscious cheer by renting out 750 trees this holiday season. There are still "Charlie Brown trees" waiting for a new home, ready to be personally picked.
By choosing a potted tree, families not only celebrate the season but also contribute to a greener planet.
