Christmas Tree Shopping Near Merrimack? Here's A Local Guide

Merrimack, NH — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — 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 shoppers can select their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of 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.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of great local farms near Merrimack.

• Crane Neck Tree Farm
• Rollie's Tree Farm
• Uncle Steve's Christmas Trees
• Pierce's Tree Farm
• Riverwind Tree Farm
• Noel's Tree Farm
• CJ Donovan & Sons Nursery
• White Gate Christmas Tree Farm
• King's Tree Farm & Nursery
• Greenwood 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 tips 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