Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Scotts Valley Area

Scotts Valley, CA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family — and 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? And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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.

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 wrote on its website.

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 Scotts Valley area.

• Black Road Christmas Tree Farms
• Summit Christmas Tree Farm
• Crest Ranch Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
• Four Winds Ranch
• Mountain Charlie Christmas Tree Ranch
• Ward Ranch Christmas Tree Farm
• Post Street Farm
• Peacock Tree Farm
• Frosty's Christmas Tree Farm
• Sunset Tree Farm

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