Long Branch-Eatontown Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2021

LONG BRANCH-EATONTOWN, NJ— As the nation 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.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Long Branch-Eatontown:

• Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, 114 Daum Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726 (732) 786-9277
• Gialanella Evergreens 336 Everett Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 (732) 741-7255
• The Fir Farm 166 Hillsdale Rd, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
• Holmdel Nurseries 110 Main St, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732) 946-4271
• Lincroft Christmas Tree Farm, 523 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 (732) 747-4381
• Woodfield Christmas Tree Plantation, 310 County Rd 537, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (732) 542-7672
• Conover's Farm 3105 Hurley Pond Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 (732) 938-3782
• Boesch Christmas Tree Farms 1 Bob Terrace, Neptune City, NJ 07753 (732) 922-1899
• Keris Tree Farm & Christmas Shop 848 Rte 524, Allentown, NJ 08501 (609) 259-0720
• Picea Acres 50 S New Prospect Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527 (732) 370-8733

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 remember, 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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