Christmas Tree Shopping Near Lawrenceville? Find Local Farms

Lawrenceville, GA — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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 wrote 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 this year, see our selection of quality local farms near Lawrenceville.

• Berry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Tradition Trees
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Cooper's Tree Farm
• Scottsdale Farms
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
• Tradition Market And Garden
• Thompson's Tree Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. 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