Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Bel Air? Here's A Local Guide

BEL AIR, MD— 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.

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 wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted local farms near Bel Air:

• Bel Air Lions, Route 24 at Boulton Street across from Best Buy, Bel Air
• Deer Creek Valley Tree Farm, 3744 Ady Rd., Street
• Fritz Farm & Nursery, 1001 Hollingsworth Rd., Joppa
• Hale Tree Farm, 4827 Norrisville Road, White Hall
• Hickory Hill Farm, 3123 Copenhaver Rd., Street
• Jarrettsville Nurseries, 1041 Holy Cross Rd., Street
• Jones Family Farm
  • 2100 Philadelphia Rd., Edgewood
  • 3500 Prospect Rd. (MD 543 at MD 646), Street
  • 3519 Conowingo Rd., Street
• Winterfarm, 4336 St. Clair Bridge Rd., Jarrettsville

Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments!

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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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