Where To Buy A Christmas Tree Near Grayslake

GRAYSLAKE, IL— As the nation 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.

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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Grayslake:

• Sullivan Family Christmas Tree Farm, 2477 W. Petite Lake Road, Lake Villa
• Richardson Christmas Tree Farm, 9407 Richardson Rd, Spring Grove
• Pioneer Tree Farm, 4614 Pioneer Rd, McHenry
• Gengel Christmas Tree Farm, 38614 N Fairfield Road, Lake Villa
• Grandpa's Christmas Tree Farm, 13616 IL-176, Woodstock
• Moehling Christmas Tree Farm, 10904 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock
• Krisik's Christmas Trees and Wreaths, 917 N Carter St, Genoa City

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 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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