Christmas Tree Farms Near Washington Heights-Inwood: Your 2020 Guide

Washington Heights-Inwood, NY — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — 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 during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

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 the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has developed a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of great local farms near Washington Heights-Inwood.

• Harlem Christmas Trees
• NYC Trees
• Gopher Broke Farm
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• NYC Trees
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Uptown Christmas Trees from Gopher Broke Farm
• Tree Riders NYC

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