Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential 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.

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? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can select their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new 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.

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 association said on its website.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Palm Desert.

• Peltzer Pumpkin Farm
• Julian Christmas Tree Ranch
• Rye Farms
• Pine Tree Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Greenspot Farm
• Pick of the Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms
• Ashton's Christmas Tree Farm
• Bates Nut Farm
• Mountain Valley Ranch
• Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Farm

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