Marblehead Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Marblehead, MA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it could still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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 patrons can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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.

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 association said on its website.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Marblehead.

• The Christmas Tree Farm
• CJ Donovan & Sons Nursery
• Rollie's Tree Farm
• Tendercrop Farm
• Ingraham Christmas Tree Farm
• White Gate Christmas Tree Farm
• Smolak Farms
• Crane Neck Tree Farm
• Greenwood Tree Farm
• Marini Farm

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