Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Zionsville

Zionsville, IN — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

Did you know that 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 coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can select their favorite tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a special guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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 wrote in its guide.

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

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Zionsville area.

• Wagoner Christmas Tree Farm
• Nelson's Christmas Tree Farm
• Sambol's Tree Farm
• Dull's Tree Farm
• Welch's Holiday Farm
• Clearview Family Christmas Tree Farm
• Watts Christmas Tree Farm & Sparkle Shop
• Piney Acres Farm
• Gore's Christmas Trees
• Hilgert's Christmas Tree Farm

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