Christmas Tree Shopping Near Chartiers Valley? Here's A Local Guide

Chartiers Valley, PA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it may still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family this year — and even more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure buyers can select their ideal tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide including 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. Maximum head counts and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of great local farms in the Chartiers Valley area.

• McConnell's Nursery And Christmas Tree Farm
• Hozak Farms
• Grupp's Christmas Trees
• Nutbrown's Christmas Tree Farm
• State Park Tree Farms
• Dambach's Lake Forest Gardens
• Windy Hill Tree Farm
• Wierzbicki T Christmas Tree Farms
• Ski Christmas Tree Farm
• Buchanan Evergreen Farm

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