Greenwich Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2021

GREENWICH, CT— 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 hunt for the perfect 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 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 year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Greenwich:

• Sam Bridge. Nursery & Greenhouses
• Augustine's Farm Greenwich
• Plasko's Farm
• Windswept Tree Farm
• Maple Row Farm
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
• Paproski's Tree Farm
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Reynolds Farms Nurseries
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Everett's Corner Tree Farm

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