Christmas Tree Farms In The Alpharetta-Milton Area: Your 2020 Guide

Alpharetta-Milton, GA — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"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 wrote on its website. "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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms near Alpharetta-Milton.

• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Tradition Trees
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Southern Belle Farm
• Kinsey Family Farm & Plant Nursery
• Scottsdale Farms
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Berry's Christmas Tree Farm

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