Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, NJ — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — 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. And despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said 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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Lawrenceville.

• Cherryville Farms
• Barclay's Tree Farm
• Stable Roots Farm
• Bear Swamp Christmas Tree Farm
• Sigismondi Farms
• Chesterfield Christmas Trees
• McLaughlin Tree Farm - Christmas Trees & Nursery
• Charlann Farms
• Wolgast Christmas Tree Farm
• Harris Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to remember, 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