Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Peekskill-Cortlandt Area

Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s iconic holiday traditions, it may still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and most importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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.? And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can take home their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association wrote in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Peekskill-Cortlandt.

• Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
• Cockburn Farm
• Fox Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
• Shale Hills farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Emmerich Tree Farm
• Abel's Trees
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Hahn Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, according to 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