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

Moorestown, NJ — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the the National Christmas Tree Association said on its website this year. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

In fact, the association has created a new guide including 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. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Moorestown.

• Charlann Farms
• Rocky Yo-Mo's Christmas Trees
• Greensgrow Farms
• Chesterfield Christmas Trees
• Son Rise Christmas Tree Farm
• Watson Tree Farm
• Foggy Bottom Farms
• McLaughlin Tree Farm - Christmas Trees & Nursery
• Indian Acres Tree Farm
• The Christmas Tree Stand

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