Seasonal & Holidays

2021 Christmas Tree Guide Near Northbrook

Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.

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.
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. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

NORTHBROOK, IL— 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 begin a 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?

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.

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Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of quality tree farms near Northbrook:



Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, from the National Christmas Tree Association:

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