Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Milpitas

Milpitas, CA — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and even 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 patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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

In fact, the 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. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Milpitas.

• Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Territo's Christmas Trees
• KLM Tree Farm
• Lone Star Tree Farm
• Mountain Charlie Christmas Tree Ranch
• Black Road Christmas Tree Farms
• Moore's Christmas Trees
• Summit Christmas Tree Farm
• Four Winds Ranch
• Frosty's Christmas Tree Farm

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