Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Hoboken? Here's A Guide

HOBOKEN, NJ— 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 ideal Christmas tree.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them 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 in 2020, here is a selection of some locations:

• Hoboken Tree Barn, 528 Willow Ave., seasonal
• Christmas Tree sale under 14th Street Viaduct, Saturdays
• Christmas Trees at OLG Church, 400 Willow Ave., seasonal
• 14th Street Garden Center, Jersey City near Hoboken border

• Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees
• Tyler's Trees
• NYC Trees
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Tree Riders NYC
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Harlem Christmas Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience

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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