Christmas Tree Shopping In The Burke Area? Find Local Sales

BURKE, 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 begin a 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 purchased 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 sales near Burke:

• Robinson Christmas tree sale: The Robinson Baseball Christmas Tree stand will be held for a 30th year. The stand opens Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cash or checks payable to Robinson Secondary School will be accepted. Funds support Robinson baseball. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Robinson Secondary School outdoor basketball courts, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
• Burke Nursery & Garden Centre: Check back for updates on Christmas tree availability. 9401 Burke Road, Suite 101, Burke, VA
• Whitehall Farms: Christmas tree sales begin Nov. 26. Trees come from a family farm in North Carolina and are pre-cut. 12523 Popes Head Road, Clifton, VA
• Meadow Farms Nurseries: Christmas trees, greens, and poinsettias are starting to arrive at the garden centers. 4808 Backlick Rd, Annandale VA
• Cox Farms: The Christmas Corner Market will be open Nov. 26 through Dec. 19. Trees will be available as well as homemade wreaths, kettle corn, apple cider donuts, cinnamon roasted almonds, fresh cider, local honey and preserves and more. Trees are expected to sell out early, so don't wait to get your tree. Hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA
• Nalls Produce: The family business, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, has Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, and other seasonal products. 7310 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA
• DePaul's Urban Farm: Christmas trees are in stock at this garden center. 2599 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It 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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