Christmas Tree Shopping Around Morristown? Here's A Local Guide

MORRISTOWN, 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 begin the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree.

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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.

Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? See our selection of quality tree farms near Morristown:

• Hillside Hose Co. #1, Morristown
• Wightman Farms, Morristown
• Hidden Pond Tree Farm, Mendham
• Plut's Christmas Tree Farm, Long Valley
• Miller's Hill Farm, Mendham
• Brookhollow's Barnyard, Boonton
• Ort Farms, Long Valley

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