Islip Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Islip, NY — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure patrons can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality tree farms within driving distance of Islip.

• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm
• Carter Christmas Tree Farm
• Lewin Farms
• Dart's Christmas Tree Farm
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Santas Christmas Tree Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Romp Family 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 remember, 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