Christmas Tree Farms In The Southbury Area: Your 2020 Guide

Southbury, CT — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and even more importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association said in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

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 within driving distance of Southbury.

• Castle Hill Farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Maple Row Farm
• Paproski's Tree Farm
• Drumlin Hill Tree Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Bees Fleas & Trees

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 remember, 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