Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Lake Minnetonka Area

Lake Minnetonka, MN — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and 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.. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure buyers can select their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said on its website, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

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 Lake Minnetonka area.

• Troop 212 - Temp. CLOSED
• Hansen's Tree Farm
• Fox Farm Market
• The University Of Mn Forestry Club Xmas Tree Lot
• Happy Land Tree Farms
• Our Farm Christmas Trees
• B&J Evergreen
• Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm

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