Trabuco Canyon Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Trabuco Canyon, CA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it could still be possible to find the ideal 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.. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. Maximum head counts and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Trabuco Canyon.

• Peltzer Pines - Silverado
• Tanaka Farms
• The Wickerd Farm
• Frostys Village Christmas Trees
• Tom's Farms
• The Vineyard 1924
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Farmakis Farms
• Sonshine Christmas Trees
• Sand Haven Pines

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