Christmas Tree Farms In The Temple Terrace Area: Your 2020 Guide

Temple Terrace, FL — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family — and more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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 COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide with 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 said on its website, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" 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 local farms in the Temple Terrace area.

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

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. 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