Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Monrovia

Monrovia, CA — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states? And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 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. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted local farms near Monrovia.

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

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