Christmas Tree Shopping Near Gowanus-Red Hook? Here's A Local Guide

Gowanus-Red Hook, NY — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family — and even more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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? And despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

In fact, the association has created a special guide full of 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 in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Gowanus-Red Hook area.

• Tree Riders NYC
• Urban Garden Center
• NYC Trees
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Christmas Tree Brooklyn
• Anthony Gallo Landscaping & Nursery
• Greenpoint Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, 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