Christmas Tree Farms In The NoDa-Midwood-Belmont Area: Your 2020 Guide

NoDa-Midwood-Belmont, NC — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said on its website, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

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 NoDa-Midwood-Belmont.

• STOWE DAIRY FARMS
• Penland S L Christmas Tree Farm
• Helms Christmas Tree Farm
• Papa John's Christmas Tree Farm
• Moseley Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
• Taylor's Christmas Tree Farm
• Grace Tree Farm
• Kiser's Christmas Trees
• Cedar Lake 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, 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