Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Shaker Heights

Shaker Heights, OH — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the right Christmas tree — and most importantly, do it safely.

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 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide full of 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 holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Shaker Heights.

• Medina Christmas Tree Farm
• Swan Farm
• Heritage Farms
• Sugar Pines Farm
• Galehouse Tree Farms
• CLE Trees
• Wintergreen Tree Farm
• Shawnee Trail Tree Farm
• Flower Family Tree farm
• Moore's Christmas 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, from 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