Christmas Tree Shopping Near Cleveland Heights? Find Local Farms

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH— As the nation 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.

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of trusted tree farms near Cleveland Heights:

• Flower Family Tree farm
• Wintergreen Tree Farm
• Heritage Farms
• Sugar Pines Farm
• J & L Country Market
• Shawnee Trail Tree Farm
• Swan Farm
• Kall Christmas Tree Farm
• CLE Trees
• Medina Christmas Tree Farm
• Raley's Tree 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 things to know, 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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