Christmas Tree Shopping In The Carlsbad Area? Find Local Farms

Carlsbad, CA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. Special signage and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of great local farms near Carlsbad.

• Pumpkin & Polar Palooza
• Purdy Tree Farms
• Lowe's Home Improvement
• Pinery Christmas Trees
• Evergreen Nursery
• Great West Christmas Trees
• Purdy Tree Farms
• Waynes World of Trees & Pumpkin Patch

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to remember, courtesy of 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