Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto, CA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it should still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and most importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. 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 their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association wrote in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

Maximum head counts and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms in the East Palo Alto area.

• Webb Ranch Horses
• Sea Scouts Christmas Trees - Temp. CLOSED
• Nativity School Christmas Tree Lot
• Skyline Ranch Tree Farm
• Pick Of The Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms
• Honey Bear Trees
• ABC Tree Farms & Pick Of The Patch Pumpkins
• ABC Tree Farms
• Spartans Tree Lot
• KLM Tree Farm

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