Pinellas County Christmas Tree Lot Guide For 2021

CLEARWATER, FL— 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 right 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.

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.

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of quality tree lots in Pinellas County:

• Northstar Wisconsin Christmas Trees, 2905 Gulf-To-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, offers Fraser firs and white pines from up to 15 feet tall along with Christmas tree stands, fresh handmade wreaths, garland, porch pots, swags and tabletop trees. It also offers Christmas tree delivery and set-up. Click here.
• Gallaghers Christmas Trees, 7401 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand daily from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be handmade wreaths for sale, apple cider, donuts and pumpkin and pecan pies.
• An Old-Time Christmas at 301 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. It offers premium Fraser firs from 4 feet up, florist-quality poinsettias in 4.5- to 10-inch pots, poinsettia trees, Christmas Cactus, handmade wreaths, door charms, swags, mantel pieces, kissing balls, crosses, hearts and Christmas tree table arrangements. Custom flocking, tree stands, disposable tree bags, delivery and set-up are also available.
• Sunkissed Christmas Trees at 2850 Alternate U.S. 19, Dunedin, offers fresh-cut Christmas trees, custom-made yard decor, handmade wreaths and festive table decor. Opening Friday, hours are 11 a.m. t0 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

If you have a Christmas tree lot you want listed, send the information to dann.white@patch.com.

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