Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Cerritos-Artesia Area

Cerritos-Artesia, CA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family this year — and do it safely.

Did you know that 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 COVID-19 pandemic to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association said on its website this year.

In fact, the association has released a new 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. Special signage and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of trusted local farms in the Cerritos-Artesia area.

• Whittier Christmas trees
• Pumpkin City's Christmas Trees
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
• Frosty's Forest Christmas Tree Farm - Temp. CLOSED
• Christmas Tree Village
• Enchanted Pumpkin Patch
• Snowy Pines Christmas Trees
• Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees

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