Christmas Tree Shopping Near Columbia? Find Local Farms

COLUMBIA, MD— 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 right 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 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 wish list this season, here is a selection of some favorite Christmas tree farms near Columbia:

• Hilltop Christmas Tree Farm: 16041 Frederick Rd., Lisbon; offers precut Christmas trees, live Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, and garland.

• Triadelphia Lake View Farm (TLV): 15155 Triadelphia Mill Rd., Glenelg; offers choose-and-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, crafts and visits with Santa.

• Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market: 5481 Levering Ave., Elkridge; offers pre-cut trees, wreaths, decorations and firewood.

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 note, 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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