Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Montgomery Village

Montgomery Village, MD — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it could still be possible to take your family on the 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? And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can select their favorite tree with minimal health and safety risk.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

In fact, the association has created a new 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.

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 within driving distance of Montgomery Village.

• Milestone Center
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Germantown
• Butler's Orchard
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms
• The Home Depot
• Homestead Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, 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