Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Hamden? Here's A Local Guide

HAMDEN, 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 right Christmas tree this year.

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

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of quality local farms in and around Hamden:

• Broken Arrow Nursery
• Joseph’s Tree Farm
• Connecticut Alpaca & Tree Farm
• Kogut’s Hemlock Hill Tree Farm, Inc
• Totoket Tree Farm
• Van Wilgen’s Garden Center
• Miller Tree Farm
• Dumas Tree Farm
• Herzig Family Tree Farm
• Woodlot Farm

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