Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near El Cerrito

El Cerrito, CA — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can take home their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

"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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality local farms within driving distance of El Cerrito.

• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot
• ABC Tree Farms
• Speer Family Farms

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, from 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