Where To Find A Christmas Tree In The Reisterstown Area

REISTERSTOWN, 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 begin a hunt for the perfect 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 purchased each year?

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great local spots offering trees near Owings Mills and Reisterstown:

• Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 12020 Greenspring Ave., Owings Mills
• Farm Chicks Corner Market, 1141 Berrymans Ln., Reisterstown
• Feezers Farm, 3700 Wards Chapel Rd., Marriottsville
• Martin Tree Farm, 18130 Falls Rd., Hampstead
• Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company, 10401 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills
• Prettyboy Run Farms, 2105 Mount Carmel Rd., Parkton
• Valley View Farms, 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville
• Waller's Tree Farm, 923 Freeland Road, Freeland

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.

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice.

Here are a few tips 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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