Where To Buy A Christmas Tree Near Columbia

Columbia, MD — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and more importantly, 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 COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms within driving distance of Columbia.

• Gunpowder Tree Farm
• A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm
• Payne Christmas Trees
• Pine Valley Farms
• Feezers Christmas Tree Farm
• Hemlock farm christmas trees
• Davidson Tree Farm
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Burtonsville
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms
• Butler's Orchard

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