Christmas Tree Farms In The Portsmouth Area: Your 2021 Guide

PORTSMOUTH, RI— 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 a hunt for the right Christmas tree.

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

Related: RI Christmas Tree Farm Map 2021: Where To Cut Your Own

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 quality local farms near Portsmouth:

• Big John Leyden's Tree Farm
• Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm
• Henry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Peckham Farm
• Ebenezer's Tree Farm
• Redwood Nursery & Garden Center
• Pachet Brook Farm
• Fraser Orchard and Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Sweet Berry Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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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