Christmas Tree Farms In The Mendota Heights Area: Your 2020 Guide

Mendota Heights, MN — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it may still be possible to find the right 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can select 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 wrote 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 created a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

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 Mendota Heights.

• Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm
• Leverty's Traditional Trees
• Troop 212
• The University Of Mn Forestry Club Xmas Tree Lot
• St Croix Valley Trees
• Our Farm Christmas Trees
• Happy Land Tree Farms
• Erickson Bros Tree Farm
• Hansen Tree Farm
• Fox Farm Market

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. 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