Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Tinley Park

Tinley Park, IL — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and most importantly, 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. And despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure buyers can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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

"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 in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Tinley Park area.

• The Fields on Caton Farm
• Green Garden Christmas Tree Farm
• Hacker's Glenbard Gardens
• Puckerville Farms
• L & M Tree Farm
• Crosswind Farms
• TreeSanta Chicago Christmas Tree Delivery
• Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm
• The Home Depot

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. 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