Christmas Tree Shopping In The Creve Coeur Area? Find Local Farms

Creve Coeur, MO — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it may still be possible to find the perfect 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 despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"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 association said in its guide. "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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Creve Coeur area.

• Sullivan Farms Christmas Trees
• Sullivan Farms Christmas Tree Lot
• Summit Produce
• Sullivan Farms
• Sullivan Farms
• Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm
• Sullivan Farms Christmas Trees

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