How to Get Living Christmas Trees in Orlando

The country's Sunshine State may not be the place to experience a cold winter's day, but you can still find a real Christmas tree during the holiday months! Christmas trees are shipped to Orlando right after Thanksgiving so that locals can still celebrate the season with a bona fide tree. If you're looking forward to authentic Christmas decorating this year, here's how to find a living Christmas tree in Orlando.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Map of Orlando
• Car
• Bungee cords
• Gloves

1. Find a farm from the Florida Christmas Tree Association. The website provides a map of area farms that grow live Christmas trees, and some tree farmers set up shop around Orlando during the holiday season. Find out where and when the nearest tent or stand will be coming to your neighborhood!
2. Get in touch with a local landscaping company. Alpha Focalpoint Landscaping in Orlando offers live Christmas trees, and you can visit their display right after Thanksgiving for the season's best picks. Call [phone] for more information.
3. Drive down Central Florida Parkway after Thanksgiving. Many Christmas tree farmers and vendors set up large tents along Central Florida Parkway during the holiday season. Just drive down this stretch to find your perfect match!
4. Visit the neighborhood home superstore. From Lowe's to Wal-Mart, the larger superstores offer an assortment of real Christmas trees shipped from various locations around the country. Head to these if you can't track down the right fit from area vendors.
5. Head to Winter Park. This town is just 20 minutes north of Orlando, and local vendors offer a number of small and large-sized Christmas trees throughout the season. Visit the Farmer's Market on the weekend for an even larger selection.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared to pay cash for your tree from independent vendors
• Measure your space before leaving home so you can pick just the right height and avoid a second trip

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