Christmas Tree Shopping On The South Side? Here's A Local Guide

SOUTH SIDE, 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 hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year.

Did you know that some 350 million Christmas trees are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and 25 million are cut and purchased 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.

• L & M Tree Farm
• Puckerville Farms
• Chicago Christmas Tree Lots
• Murphy’s Christmas Trees
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• City Tree Chicago Christmas Tree Delivery
• Ken’s Christmas Trees
• Bengsten’s
• Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm
• Abbey Farms

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near South Side:Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, 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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