Pinole-Hercules Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Pinole-Hercules, CA — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family this year — and 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.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

"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 wrote 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."

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 in the Pinole-Hercules area.

• ABC Tree Farms
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• Sausalito Farms Christmas Tree Lot

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