Where To Buy A Christmas Tree Near Cumming

Cumming, GA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and do it safely.

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 the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a 2020 guide full of 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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Cumming.

• Kinsey Family Farm & Plant Nursery
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Tradition Trees
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Scottsdale Farms
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Randy's Pumpkin Patch
• Cooper's Tree Farm

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