Where To Buy A Christmas Tree Near Brick

BRICK, 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 begin the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree.

Some 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states, and at least 25 million of them 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 trusted local farms near Brick:

• Anvil Farms, 2523 Anvil Road, Forked River. 609-384-2299. Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Conover’s Farm, 3105 Hurley Pond Road, Wall. 732-938-3782. Monday-Friday, noon-dark, Saturday/Sunday, 8 a.m.-dark
• Yuletide Christmas Tree Farm, 138 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. 732-349-2705. Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Evergreen Farms, 32 Holmes Road, New Egypt. 732-814-7018. Opening Dec. 5.
• Bullock Farms, 83 Emley's Hill Road, Cream Ridge. 609-758-8726. Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Edwards Christmas Tree Farm, 338 Jacobstown-Cookstown Road, Wrightstown. 609-758-7729. Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• McLaughlin Tree Farm, 1312 Old York Road, Robbinsville. 609-259-8122. Thursday/Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Keris Tree Farm, 848 Route 524, Allentown. 609-259-0720. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, 114 Daum Road, Manalapan. 732-786-9277. Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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 note, courtesy of 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

SEE ALSO: Best Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List 2021