Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Park Slope Area

Park Slope, 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 ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 buyers can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted local farms near Park Slope.

• NYC Trees
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• NYC Trees
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Tree Riders NYC
• Harlem Christmas Trees
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Christmas Tree Brooklyn
• AA 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, 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