Christmas Tree Shopping In The Hazelwood Area? Find Local Farms

Hazelwood, MO — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it could 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. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure locals can select their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Special signage and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote 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 in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Hazelwood area.

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

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 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