Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Patchogue Area

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted tree farms near Patchogue.

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Patchogue, NY — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it could still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family this year — and 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. And despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure shoppers can select their favorite tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide full of 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.

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"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said on its website, 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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Patchogue.

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Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:

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