Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Takoma Park

Takoma Park, MD — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family — and more importantly, 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.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize 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 in its guide, 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 local farms in the Takoma Park area.

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clagett Farm
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• The Home Depot
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Burtonsville
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - 7 Corners

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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