Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Trumbull

Trumbull, CT — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — and to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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.. And 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 their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide with 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."

Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of great tree farms near Trumbull.

• Sabia Tree Farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Reynolds Farms Nurseries
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Plasko's Farm
• Paproski's Tree Farm
• Barney Alfred N
• Maple Row Farm
• Castle Hill Farm
• Filanowski Farms

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