Chicago Heights Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2021

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL— As the U.S. 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 right Christmas tree.

Did you know that some 350 million Christmas trees are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and 25 million 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 Chicago Heights:

• L & M Tree Farm
• Abbey Farms
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• Cupola House Tree Farm
• Ivy's Christmas Trees
• Puckerville Farms
• Tammen Treeberry Farm
• Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm
• Crosswind Farms

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few tips to remember, according to 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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