Looking For Christmas Trees Near Ellington-Somers? A Local Guide

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT— 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 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 purchased 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 in 2021, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Ellington-Somers:

East Granby

• Old Orchard Farm

East Windsor

• Humming Grove Farm
• Red Hill Christmas Tree Farm
• Syme Family Farm LLC

Ellington

• Dzen Farms

South Windsor

• Burgess Nursery
• Dzen Tree Farm, Inc.
• Dzen Farms location 1
• Dzen Farms location 2

West Suffield

• R & B Tree Farm

Windsor

• Birchwood Farms

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, 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

SEE ALSO: Best Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List 2021

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