Christmas Tree Farms Near Odenton, Severn: Your 2021 Guide

ODENTON-SEVERN, MD— 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 right Christmas tree this year.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted tree farms near Odenton and Severn:

• Friendship Trees: 6950 Old Solomons Island Rd., Friendship; open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; cut-your-own trees, precut Fraser Firs, wreaths, roping, greens and crafts; must purchase ticket in advance to enter the farm due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Modlin's Tree Farm: 5810 Little Rd., Lothian; open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; you-choose and cut-your-own Christmas trees, precut Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, decorations, winter hay rides, gift shop
• Y Worry Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm: 1501 Rossback Rd., Davidsonville; open weekends 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; precut Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, roping
• Vince's Farm and Nursery: 301 Marben Rd., Linthicum Heights; opening Dec. 1 daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; offers live Christmas trees, decor and homemade wreaths.

Search every Christmas tree farm in Maryland at this link.

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, 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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