Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Hunt Valley-Cockeysville

Hunt Valley-Cockeysville, MD — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure locals can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has created a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

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 in the Hunt Valley-Cockeysville area.

• Pine Valley Farms
• Fritz Farm & Nursery
• Davidson Tree Farm
• Feezers Christmas Tree Farm
• Payne Christmas Trees
• Valley View Farms
• A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm
• Gunpowder Tree Farm
• Thomas Tree Farm
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms

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