Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Edison-Metuchen

Edison-Metuchen, NJ — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and do it safely.

Did you know that 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? And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running 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 favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

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

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Edison-Metuchen.

• Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Wolgast Christmas Tree Farm
• John and Joan's Road Stand
• Harris Farm
• Cedar Grove Christmas Trees
• Creekside Farm
• Sigismondi Farms
• Fairview Farm
• Stable Roots Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes 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