Looking For A Christmas Tree In The Novato Area? Find Local Farms

NOVATO, 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 right 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.

The American Christmas Tree Association advises shoppers to get a tree earlier than usual this year. The supply of trees will be tight due to supply chain delays and a poor growing season in the Pacific Northwest.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Novato:

• Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm
• Pronzini Christmas Trees
• 4-C's Christmas Tree Farm
• O'Donnells Fairfax Nursery
• Larsen's Christmas Tree Farms
• Cozzolino's Christmas Trees
• Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm
• Ian's Christmas Trees
• Frosty Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

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