Christmas Tree Farms In The Glendora Area: Your 2020 Guide

Glendora, CA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and more importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 COVID-19 pandemic to ensure buyers can select a 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 providers 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."

An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

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

• Whittier Christmas trees
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees
• West Covina Plaza Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
• Christmas Tree Village
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• Advent Pines
• Santa & Mikey's Fresh Christmas Trees
• Mount Eagle Christmas Tree Lot
• Covina Garden Center

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