Wilmette Area Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2021

WILMETTE, 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 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 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.

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of trusted local farms near Wilmette and Kenilworth:

• Tebo Evergreens at Dider Farms
• L & M Tree Farm
• Pasquesi Home and Gardens
• Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
• Ivy's Christmas Trees
• Poor Bob's Tree Land
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• Hacker's Glenbard Gardens
• Platt Hill Nursery
• Richardson Farms

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