Where To Find A Christmas Tree In The South Gate-Lynwood Area

South Gate-Lynwood, CA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — 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? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can select their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has developed a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of quality local farms near South Gate-Lynwood.

• BEST CHRISTMAS TREES - Chauvet Tree Farms
• Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
• Advent Pines
• Mount Eagle Christmas Tree Lot
• Christmas Tree Village
• Whittier Christmas trees
• Chauvet Tree Farms
• Tanaka Farms
• Santa & Mikey's Fresh Christmas Trees
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to note, 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