Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Burr Ridge Area

Burr Ridge, IL — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it should 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 purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a new guide with 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Burr Ridge area.

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

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes 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