Where To Find A Christmas Tree In The Carrollwood-Northdale Area

Carrollwood-Northdale, FL — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family — and even more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure patrons can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has released a special guide containing 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of great local farms in the Carrollwood-Northdale area.

• Ergle Christmas Tree Farm
• Tampa Bay Farmers Market
• Great Lakes Christmas Tree Farms
• Hydro Harvest Farms
• Dave's Christmas Tree Lot

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things 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