Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Barrington

Barrington, IL — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and to do it safely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

Did you know that 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 coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide including 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.

Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality tree farms in the Barrington area.

• Ben's Christmas Tree Farm
• Dave's Pumpkins
• Richardson Farms
• Murphy's Christmas Trees
• Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Pioneer Tree Farm
• Conifera Tree Farm
• Grandpa's Christmas Tree Farm
• L & M 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 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