Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it could still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — 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 during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can select their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide full of 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.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association wrote in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

Maximum head counts and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills.

• Poor Bob's Tree Land
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• L & M Tree Farm
• Ivy's Christmas Trees
• Puckerville Farms
• Svendsen's Christmas Trees
• L & M Tree Farm
• Murphy's Christmas Trees
• Hacker's Glenbard Gardens
• Abbey 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