Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2021 Near Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ— As the nation recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and looks back on the hardship of last year’s holiday season — which involved a lot of social distancing — families in 2021 will reunite and hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them are cut and purchased each year.

Last year, the National Christmas Tree Association developed a guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. They include frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, counter-tops, door handles and restrooms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted tree farms near Scottsdale:

• Wagner Christmas Trees, 8740 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale.
• Whitfill Nursery Christmas Tree Lot, Bell and 64th Street in Phoenix.
• Whitfill Nursery Christmas Tree Lot, Rural and Warner in Tempe.
• Valley View Christmas Trees, 3401 W. Thomas Road in Phoenix.

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to remember, courtesy of the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree

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