Christmas Tree Shopping Near Hillsboro? Find Local Farms

Hillsboro, OR — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family this year — and more importantly, 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. 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 take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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.

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 is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Hillsboro area.

• Helvetia Lavender Farm
• Roloff Farms
• Lone Owl Farm
• Quail Creek Ranch Christmas Trees
• Hagg's Tree Farm
• Bays Family Farm
• House Family Traditions Tree Farm
• Kraxberger Farms
• Starkey's Corner Farm & Garden
• Zurbrugg Farms Christmas Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, 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