Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Oakland Area

Oakland, NJ — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure locals can select a 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 2020 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.

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

• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Speer Family Farms Wonderland Christmas Trees
• Christmas Tree Jamboree
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees
• The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot
• Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Brent's Christmas Trees
• Toby's Christmas Trees
• Delancey Street Christmas Trees

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