Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Upper East Side

Upper East Side, NY — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it could still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.? And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure buyers can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide including 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. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

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 this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms near Upper East Side.

• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Gopher Broke Farm
• Harlem Christmas Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm
• NYC Trees
• Tyler's Trees
• Romp Family Christmas Trees

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