Christmas Tree Shopping Near West Village? Here's A Local Guide

West Village, NY — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide with 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.

"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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of West Village.

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