Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near St. Louis

St. Louis, MO — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it should still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a special 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.

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 association said on its website.

Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted local farms near St. Louis.

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

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, 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