Support Local Christmas Tree Businesses In Lakeland For 2021 Holiday Season

LAKELAND, FL— 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 begin the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree.

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

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great local farms near Lakeland:

• BG's Trees (Three Locations: Winter Haven, Plant City and Bartow)

Locations: Bartow: 1400 Georgia St.; Plant City: 3002 James L. Red Man Parkway; and Winter Haven: on Cypress Gardens Blvd across from O'Reilly Auto Parts

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

• Booger Mountain Christmas Trees, 8110 U.S. Highway 98 N, Lakeland

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

• Dave's Christmas Tree Lot, 106 E. Lumsden Road, Brandon, offers a variety of freshly cut, affordable trees. Choose from Noble firs, Fraser firs, grand Firs, Douglas Firs and Scotch pines. poinsettias and wreaths also available.
• Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit the website or call 813-843-8182.

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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