Hillsboro Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2021

HILLSBORO, OR— 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 ideal 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?

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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 great local farms near Hillsboro:

• Helvetia Lavender Farm
• Roloff Farms
• Lone Owl Farm
• Quail Creek Ranch Christmas Trees
• Hagg's Tree Farm
• Bays Family Farm
• House Family Traditions Tree Farm
• Kraxberger Farms
• Starkey's Corner Farm & Garden
• Zurbrugg Farms Christmas Trees

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 note, courtesy of 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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