Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Portsmouth? Here's A Local Guide

Portsmouth, NH — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

Did you know that 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.? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new 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.

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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Portsmouth.

• Stevens Tree Farm
• Christmas Tree Shop
• Marini Farm
• White Gate Christmas Tree Farm
• Sidmore's Lakeview Christmas Tree Farm
• Rollie's Tree Farm
• Tonry Tree Farm
• CJ Donovan & Sons Nursery
• Levesque farm
• Crane Neck 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