Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2021 Near Portland

PORTLAND, OR — 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 begin a 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 sold 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 Oregon City:

• Sauvie Island Farms
• Zurbrugg Farms Christmas Trees
• Chad's Christmas Trees
• Christmas Mountain Choose and Cut
• Quail Creek Ranch Christmas Trees
• Yesteryear Tree Farm
• Hemphill Farms
• Redland Family Farm
• The Little Forest
• Albert's Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, according to 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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