Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Rockridge

Rockridge, CA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states? And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide including 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Rockridge area.

• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot
• Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• ABC Tree Farms
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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