ST. PETE, FL— 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 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 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.
Is a real Christmas tree on your wish list this year? Here’s a selection of quality tree farms near St. Pete:
Address: 7401 4th St N, St. Petersburg
Hours of operation: Open daily; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: (727) 519-3732
Address: 301 37th Avenue North
Hours of operation: Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone: (727) 333-1556 Address: 2905 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater
Hours of operation:
Mon through Fri, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m