Looking For A Christmas Tree In The Norton Area? Here's A Local Guide

Norton, MA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it may still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 as coronavirus cases rise to ensure buyers can take home their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has released a 2020 guide including 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.

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 Norton.

• Fraser Orchard and Tree Farm
• Packard Farm
• Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm
• Indian Rock Farm
• Henry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Miller's Family Farm
• The Christmas Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Sleighbell Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Barn
• Big John Leyden's Tree Farm

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