Christmas Tree Shopping In The Pelham Area? Here's A Local Guide

Pelham, AL — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and most importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure locals can take home their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

Tree lot operators and choose-and-cut farms "must protect the health and safety of their employees, provide customers with the confidence they need so they can enjoy selecting a tree without risk and demonstrate to state and local officials they are conducting business responsibly," the association said in its guide.

An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of trusted tree farms within driving distance of Pelham.

• Gopher Broke Farm
• Reynolds Farms Nurseries
• Tyler's Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm

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, according to 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
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree