Christmas Tree Shopping Near Wilmette-Kenilworth? Find Local Farms

Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree — and do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can take home their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a new 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.

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 near Wilmette-Kenilworth.

• Chicago Christmas Tree Lots
• City Tree Chicago Christmas Tree Delivery
• Poor Bob's Tree Land
• Murphy's Christmas Trees
• Ivy's Christmas Trees
• Svendsen's Christmas Trees
• Poor Bob's Tree Land
• L & M Tree Farm
• L & M Tree Farm
• TreeSanta Chicago Christmas Tree Delivery

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