Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Port Jefferson Area

Port Jefferson, NY — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, do it safely.

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 year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new 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.

Tree lot operators and choose-and-cut farms "must protect the health and safety of their employees, provide customers with the confidence they need so they can enjoy selecting a tree without risk and demonstrate to state and local officials they are conducting business responsibly," the association wrote on its website.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Port Jefferson.

• Carter Christmas Tree Farm
• Oak Ridge Tree Farm
• Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm
• Lewin Farms
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Santas Christmas Tree Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to note, 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