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

Teaneck, NJ — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — 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. During this unprecedented year, 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 risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide containing 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.

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.

Special signage and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted tree farms in the Teaneck area.

• Gopher Broke Farm
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Harlem Christmas Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees
• Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes 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