Looking For A Christmas Tree In The Astoria-Long Island City Area? Here's A Local Guide

Astoria-Long Island City, NY — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide including 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.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms in the Astoria-Long Island City area.

• Tyler's Trees
• Tree Riders NYC
• NYC Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Greenpoint Trees
• NYC Trees
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Harlem Christmas Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, 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