Christmas Tree Shopping Near Fountain Valley? Here's A Local Guide

Fountain Valley, CA — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family — and more 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 amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide containing 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.

"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 said 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."

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

• Tanaka Farms
• Snowy Pines Christmas Trees
• Pumpkin City's Christmas Trees
• Farmakis Farms
• Peltzer Pines - Silverado
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Christmas Tree Village
• Peltzer Nursery
• Cherry Creek Farm - Christmas Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes 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