Moorpark Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Moorpark, CA — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and to do it safely, even as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 coronavirus cases rise to ensure buyers can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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 said 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."

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great local farms near Moorpark.

• Prancers Christmas Tree Village
• Hagle Tree Farm
• Christmas Ranch Tree Farms
• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins
• Braget Family Farms
• Christmas Ranch Tree Farms
• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins
• Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees
• Mupu Farms Christmas Trees
• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to note, according to 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