Christmas Tree Shopping In The San Juan Capistrano Area?

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, 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 perfect 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 holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near San Juan Capistrano:

• Boy Scouts of America Troop 235 Christmas Tree Lot
• Enchanted Country Christmas Trees
• Farmakis Farms, formerly Mountain Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Peltzer Pines - Silverado Tustin/Mission Viejo
• Tanaka Farms
• Richfield Pines – The 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 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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