Christmas Tree Farms Near Crystal Lake-Cary: Your 2020 Guide

Crystal Lake-Cary, IL — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

Tree lot operators and choose-and-cut farms "must protect the health and safety of their employees, provide customers with the confidence they need so they can enjoy selecting a tree without risk and demonstrate to state and local officials they are conducting business responsibly," the association said in its guide.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Crystal Lake-Cary.

• Ben's Christmas Tree Farm
• Conifera Tree Farm
• Richardson Farms
• Pioneer Tree Farm
• L & M Tree Farm
• Grandpa's Christmas Tree Farm
• Murphy's Christmas Trees
• Dave's Pumpkins
• Norton Farm Landscape & Supply
• Oney's Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, from 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