Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Concord

Concord, MA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family — and most 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"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 said 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 circulated a 2020 guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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 wish list this year, here's a selection of great local farms in the Concord area.

• Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm
• ABC Tree Farms & Pick of the Patch Pumpkins - Temp. CLOSED
• Pick of the Patch Pumpkins & ABC Tree Farms - Temp. CLOSED
• Noble Trees
• Santa's Surplus Trees
• Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees - Temp. CLOSED
• Toby's Christmas Trees

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