Christmas Tree Farms Near Gig Harbor: Your 2021 Guide

GIG HARBOR, WA— 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 ideal Christmas tree this year.

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?

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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Gig Harbor:

• Glenwood Christmas Tree Farm
• Harvey's Harvest Christmas Trees
• Gardensphere
• NW Tree Farm
• Puyallup Valley Trees
• Snowshoe Evergreen Choose & Cut
• Coates Christmas Trees Farm
• Green Branch Ranch
• Double Four Tree Farm
• Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Riverlook Farms' Red Barn Tree Farm
• Todd's Nursery & Landscaping

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