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Drought Devastates Christmas Tree Seedlings; Mature Trees Survive

Craig Patterson (left) and Brent Patterson own Mr. Tree Farm in Blacklick

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13, 2012

Ohio is the 9th largest live Christmas tree producer in the U.S. But some growers were dealt a setback this spring and summer because of the prolonged drought.

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