Christmas Tree Farms Near Braintree: Your 2020 Guide

Braintree, MA — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

Special signage and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great local farms in the Braintree area.

• Wilson Farm
• Boston Christmas Trees
• Packard Farm
• Indian Rock Farm
• EverGreen Christmas Tree Delivery
• McKay's Christmas Trees
• Allandale Farm
• Christmas Tree 4Me
• Pakeen Farm
• The Christmas Tree Farm

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