Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Atlanta Area

Atlanta, GA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it could still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and 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 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure shoppers can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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.

"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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Atlanta.

• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Tradition Trees
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Southern Belle Farm
• Tradition Market And Garden
• Yule Forest
• Big John's Christmas Trees
• Scottsdale Farms
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees

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