Christmas Tree Farms Near South Cobb: Your 2020 Guide

South Cobb, GA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family this year — and even 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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

Special signage and social-distancing rules 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 within driving distance of South Cobb.

• Berry Patch Farms
• Tradition Trees
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Scottsdale Farms
• Sleepy Hollow Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Tradition Market And Garden
• Big John's Christmas Trees

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 note, 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