Christmas Tree Farms In The Bolingbrook Area: Your 2020 Guide

Bolingbrook, IL — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree — and more importantly, do it safely.

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

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a 2020 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.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote 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."

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 Bolingbrook.

• L & M Tree Farm
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• The Home Depot
• Anderson Tree Farm
• Hacker's Glenbard Gardens
• Puckerville Farms

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