Christmas Tree Sales In The Vienna Area: Your 2021 Guide

VIENNA, 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 perfect 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 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Vienna:

• Optimist Club of Greater Vienna: The Optimist Club's Christmas tree sales benefit the Youth Fund to provide awards, grants and scholarships for kids in the Vienna area. Purchase trees as well as garland, wreaths and tree stands. Sales begin Nov. 27. Maple Avenue East and Branch SE next to PNC Bank, Vienna, VA
• Vienna Host Lions Club: Trees will be for sale as well as wreaths, ropage and other holiday items. Sales start on Nov. 27 and will continue until sold out, or around Dec. 13. Proceeds benefit local, national and international Lions Club causes. Walgreens parking lot, 225 Maple Avenue E, Vienna, VA
• Vale United Methodist Church: The church sells Christmas trees with all proceeds going to Rise Against Hunger, a global relief organization, and anti-hunger efforts in Fairfax County. One tree sale can provide 100 meals for hungry children and families. Trees, wreaths, pine roping, and tree stands are for sale. Sales begin Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays. It will be open until trees are sold out. 11528 Vale Road, Oakton, VA
• DePaul's Urban Farm: Christmas trees are in stock at this garden center. 2599 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA
• George C. Marshall High School Boosters: The Marshall High School Christmas Tree sale runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 19. There is a limited supply of trees, so get yours as soon as possible. The sale has trees, wreaths, garland, White House ornaments, and Marshall High School spiritwear. All proceeds support student athletes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays. 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
• Merrifield Garden Center: Christmas trees are available at this garden center. 8132 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA; 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
• Meadow Farms Nurseries: Christmas trees, greens, and poinsettias are starting to arrive at the garden centers. 10618 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA and 11254 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA
• Krop's Crops: During the holiday season, this seasonal farm offers Christmas trees and decorations. 11110 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA
• Sexton Christmas Trees: This family business will open for the season on Nov. 27. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. It will close early on Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. 10001 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 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 tips to remember, 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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