Courtesy of Steele's Christmas Tree Farm
If you’re choosing a tree for the holidays, many Louisiana residents are opting for a real Christmas tree rather than an artificial one. Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm Co-Owner Kevin Steele Sr. says you can enjoy the authentic holiday experience with a real tree. Beyond their environmental benefits, these trees offer the season’s sights, smells, and tactile joy.
“You get to come out into the country and cut your tree, especially at the “choose and cut” farm like we have. You’re out in the fresh air rolling hills in Washington Parish.”
Steele says another reason for a real tree is plastics: artificial trees are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic that generates significant pollution during production and is challenging to recycle. In contrast, real Christmas trees are a renewable resource.
“Natural Tree or the Real Tree as we like to call it…It stabilizes the soil with its root system and its biodegradable.”
Steele says by choosing a locally grown tree over an artificial one you’re not just making a sustainable choice for the planet, but creating memories…
“It’s making memories is what its all about. That’s my theme for the last 45-years. You can buy a Christmas Tree just about anywhere but it’s the memories we’re creating.”
Steeles Christmas Tree Farm opens on Thanksgiving
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 2PM-5PM
Black Friday: 10AM-5PM
All Saturdays: 10AM-5PM
All Sundays: 1PM-5PM
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