Where To Find Live Christmas Trees For Sale In Herndon

HERNDON, VA— 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 right Christmas tree this year.

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?

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 this year, here's a selection of great local farms near Herndon:

• BSA Troop 157: 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m., Sundays; at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling, Road.
• Suzanne Eaton Christmas Trees: 782 Elden St., Herndon. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 850-572-4210.
• Meadows Farms Nurseries: 11254 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 703-450-4240
• Vale Church Christmas Tree Sale to Fight Hunger: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays; and 6-9 p.m., weekdays at Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton. All proceeds will be donated to the global relief organization Rise Against Hunger, along with anti-hunger groups in Fairfax County.

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, 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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