Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The East Haven Area

East Haven, CT — 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 COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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.. And 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 select their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a new guide full of 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.

"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 year, see our selection of great local farms near East Haven.

• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Filanowski Farms
• Dolan Christmas Tree Farm
• Oak Ridge Tree Farm
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Santas Christmas Tree Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Dumas Tree Farm
• Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm
• Shamrock 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