San Francisco Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

San Francisco, CA — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of 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.

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

• Marina Middle School Christmas Trees
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• The Guardsmen
• The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot
• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Emerald Forest Christmas Trees & Great Pumpkin Patch
• Sundance Christmas Tree Nursery
• Speer Family Farms
• Clancy's Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Patch
• Christmas Tree Jamboree

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