Where To Find Live Christmas Trees For Sale In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA— As the country 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.

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 great tree farms near Arlington:

• St. Andrew's Christmas Tree Sales, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. Friday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 28, 11:30-5 p.m.
• The Optimist Club's Christmas Tree Lot, 2213 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Friday, Nov. 26, 12 noon till all the trees are sold. Monday-Thursday, 2-8 p.m.; Friday, 12-8 p.m.; Satruday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees, Landmark Mall, 5801 Duke St., Alexandria. Open daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. until all trees have been sold.

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