Where To Buy A Christmas Tree Near Gilroy

Gilroy, CA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of 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 social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

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 association said on its website.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of quality tree farms in the Gilroy area.

• Mountain Charlie Christmas Tree Ranch
• Summit Christmas Tree Farm
• Pick of the Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms
• Ward Ranch Christmas Tree Farm
• Church Christmas Tree Farms
• Paradise Christmas Tree Farm
• Bourdet's Christmas Trees
• Four Winds Ranch
• Courtneys Christmas Tree Farm
• Battaglia Ranch Christmas Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, 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