Looking For A Christmas Tree In Diamond Bar? Here's A Local Guide

DIAMOND BAR-WALNUT, CA— As the country 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 sold 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 local farms near Diamond Bar-Walnut:

• Santa & Mikey's Fresh Christmas Trees
• Pumpkin City's Christmas Trees
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• Tom's Farms
• Advent Pines
• Covina Garden Center
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees
• West Covina Plaza Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
• Peltzer Pines - Silverado

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, from 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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