Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Healdsburg Area

Healdsburg, CA — It might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure buyers can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "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."

In fact, the association has created a new guide including 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great local farms in the Healdsburg area.

• Old Red Christmas Tree Farm
• Grandma's Pumpkin Patch
• Prickett's Nursery Healdsburg
• Crazy Rudolph's Christmas Trees
• Joiner Tree Farm
• Frosty Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
• Pochini's Family Farm
• Garlock Tree Farm
• Grandma Buddy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Wallinfarm

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