North Star setting up for 55th Christmas tree season in Chevy Chase

Elves have been spotted making preliminary preparations for the 55th year of North Star Christmas Trees in Chevy Chase. They'll be returning to their spot of recent years at 2550 East-West Highway Service Road at Grubb Road in Chevy Chase. You may recall them being on the "Green Mile" along Wisconsin Avenue in the past, but they've found this Chevy Chase location is the sweet spot to draw customers from both Bethesda and the greater downtown Silver Spring areas. North Star says it will be opening for business on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving this year - Thanksgiving Eve, you might say.

The company is also hiring staff. See the contact information in the photo above. These are tough times in Montgomery County, and across the nation. By the way, these are new photographs; North Star is still displaying their 50th Anniversary banner at the site.

North Star Christmas Trees gets set for 53rd Christmas season in Chevy Chase

After Thanksgiving dinner, shopping for the Christmas tree is among the Black Friday weekend activities for many. North Star Christmas Trees has been a popular choice for over half a century; this will be North Star's 53rd year in the business. They'll be returning to their spot of recent years at 2550 East-West Highway Service Road at Grubb Road in Chevy Chase. You may recall them being on the "Green Mile" along Wisconsin Avenue in the past, but they've found this Chevy Chase location is the sweet spot to draw customers from both Bethesda and the greater downtown Silver Spring areas. 

North Star will open the day after Thanksgiving. Hours will be Monday-Friday 12:00pm - 9:30pm; Saturday/Sunday 10:00am-9:30pm; and Christmas Eve 10:00am-3:00pm. 

Dan and Bryan Trees open Christmas tree sales in Chevy Chase (Photos)

Dan and Bryan Trees has opened its Christmas tree lot at 4600 Davidson Drive at Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase. Longtime residents will recognize this as a spot long used for Christmas tree sales on Chevy Chase's "green mile" between downtown Bethesda and Friendship Heights. They'll be open Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends, until they sell out. "No other place will have as beautiful & elegant trees," a sign out front boasts. 

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE AT AMERICAN PLANT IN BETHESDA - ENDS MONDAY

Shopping for Christmas trees? There's a sale on now at American Plant, which has two locations along the River Road corridor. The $99 price includes a stand and - most importantly - delivery. They also have Lumenplay LED lights for your tree and outdoor decorations, all of which you can control from your smartphone or tablet.

The Frasier Fir Sale ends tomorrow. American Plant will be open until 6:00 PM tonight, and 7:00 PM Monday.

American Plant

5258 River Road (across from Whole Foods)

301-656-3311

or

7405 River Road (just off the Beltway)

301-469-7690

CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS-SIZE TREES AT WESTBARD GIANT (PHOTOS)

Yesterday, I mentioned some convenient Christmas tree lots in downtown Bethesda.

But what if you need something smaller, for whatever reason?

Try these Charlie Brown Christmas-sized trees at the Westbard Giant, on Westbard Ave.