Christmas Tree Shopping Near Marblehead? Find Local Farms

MARBLEHEAD, MA— 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 begin the 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 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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Marblehead:

• Chickadee Hill Farm Services, Rowley
• Marini Farm, Ipswich
• CJ Donovan Sons Nursery, Groveland
• Brooksby Farm, Peabody
  
• Troop 62 Christmas Trees, Saugus

Miss one of your favorites? Email to scott.souza@patch.com and we'll add it to the list.

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, 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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