Ditmas Park-Flatbush Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and more importantly, 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 as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home their ideal tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Ditmas Park-Flatbush area.

• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Tyler's Trees
• Anthony Gallo Landscaping & Nursery
• NYC Trees
• AA Christmas Trees
• NYC Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm
• Christmas Tree Brooklyn
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Tree Riders NYC

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