Macomb Township Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Macomb Township, MI — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and do it safely.

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 despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised 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 in its guide.

An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Macomb Township area.

• Stanczyk Tree Farm
• Addison Oaks Christmas Tree Farm
• Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm
• Broadview Christmas Tree
• Middle Road Tree Farm
• Spartan Christmas Trees
• Three Cedars Farm
• Hunt 4 Your Fir
• Christmas Tree Shops
• Country Christmas Tree Farm and Gifts

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree 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