Christmas Tree Farms Near Los Alamitos, Seal Beach: 2021

LOS ALAMITOS-SEAL BEACH, CA— 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.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them are cut and purchased 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms near Los Alamitos-Seal Beach:

• Enchanted Country Trees: Brea
• Peltzer Pines: Brea
• Peltzer Pines: Silverado Canyon
• Noonan's Christmas Trees: Costa Mesa
• Farmakis Farms: San Juan Capistrano
• Reindeer Trees – Tustin
• Richfield Pines - Christmas Tree Farm: Yorba Linda

Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments.

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to note, 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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