Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near West Hartford

West Hartford, CT — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

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 association said in its guide.

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 West Hartford.

• Maple Hollow Farm
• Dumas Tree Farm
• Scott's Orchard & Nursery Landscaping
• Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm
• Staehly Farm And Winery
• Squire Farm
• DeMaria Christmas Tree Farm
• Oak Ridge Tree Farm
• Beaumont farm
• Geremia Farms

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. 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