Prices for both real and fake trees are expected to go upward in price. Shoppers will likely pay roughly 5-10% more for a real tree compared to last year, according to a spokesperson for the National Christmas Tree Association who spoke with The New York Times.The American Christmas Tree Association, a trade association for manufacturers of fake trees, is advising consumers to buy their trees early. That association estimates the average price for a fake tree is $104 this year, compared to $78 for a live tree.