Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Orange Area
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
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ORANGE, CT— 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 the 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?
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.
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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 Orange:
- Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
- Plasko's Farm
- Filanowski Farms
- Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
- Fairview Tree Farm
Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, courtesy of the National Christmas Tree Association:
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