Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Flushing-Murray Hill Area

Flushing-Murray Hill, NY — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and more importantly, do it safely.

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 COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can take home their favorite tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has circulated a new 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.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of trusted local farms within driving distance of Flushing-Murray Hill.

• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• NYC Trees
• Gopher Broke Farm
• Tree Riders NYC
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Hicks Nurseries
• NYC 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 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