Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Manhattan

MANHATTAN, 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 hunt for the right 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? See our selection of quality local farms near Manhattan:

• Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm
• Tri-County Stockdale Company Of Joliet
• Abbey Farms
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• Tammen Treeberry Farm
• Puckerville Farms
• Anderson Tree Farm

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