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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It may be more difficult to find a live Christmas tree this year, and it may cost more, as there is a national shortage hitting some Jacksonville-area businesses. The U.S. recession in 2008 drove many tree farms out of business or limited the number of seeds they planted. Since it takes 10 years to grow a Christmas tree, it’s affecting this December’s supply. For the Powell family, there is nothing quite like a live Christmas tree. The national Christmas tree shortage means prices are up this year.