Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Catonsville

Catonsville, MD — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote on its website, 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 wish list this year, see our selection of quality tree farms near Catonsville.

• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Burtonsville
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clagett Farm
• Davidson Tree Farm
• Feezers Christmas Tree Farm
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms
• Payne Christmas Trees
• Pine Valley Farms
• Valley View Farms
• Gunpowder Tree Farm
• A Snowball's Chance 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, according to 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