Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Elkridge

Elkridge, MD — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree — 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 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 circulated a 2020 guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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.

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

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Elkridge area.

• Hemlock farm christmas trees
• Payne Christmas Trees
• Feezers Christmas Tree Farm
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clagett Farm
• Gunpowder Tree Farm
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Burtonsville
• A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm
• Pine Valley Farms
• Valley View Farms
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms

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