Christmas Tree Farms In The Kirkwood Area: Your 2020 Guide

Kirkwood, MO — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the right Christmas tree — 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.. And despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association said on its website this year.

In fact, the association has developed a new guide with 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 wish list this year, see our selection of trusted local farms near Kirkwood.

• Berry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Southern Belle Farm
• Tradition Trees
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Yule Forest
• Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Scottsdale Farms

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