Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Mission Viejo Area

Mission Viejo, CA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and even more importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

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

• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Tanaka Farms
• Olympic Christmas Trees
• Purdy Tree Farms
• The Wickerd Farm
• Farmakis Farms
• Peltzer Pines - Silverado
• Sand Haven Pines
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• The Vineyard 1924

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree 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