BREA, Calif.—After serving the community for 59 years, a family-owned Christmas tree farm is permanently closing its Brea location.
The Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm was founded in 1963 by Charles Peltzer, also known as Chuck. The Peltzer family began farming in Orange County, California, in 1913 when Chuck’s grandfather moved his family from Kansas to Anaheim, starting with 20 acres.
Chuck’s father sold the original 20 acres of farmland to Disney, which remains a part of the entertainment giant’s amusement park today. He used that money to purchase another piece of land in the county for the family to continue farming. …