Christmas Tree Farms In The Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area: Your 2020 Guide

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy , PA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it should still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree — and do it safely.

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 this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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

In fact, the association has created a 2020 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.

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 in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area.

• Son Rise Christmas Tree Farm
• The Christmas Tree Stand
• Greensgrow Farms
• Starlyte Christmas Tree Farm
• Rocky Yo-Mo's Christmas Trees
• Corkum Tree Farm
• Varners' Tree Farm
• Charlann Farms
• Germantown Kitchen Garden
• Yeager's Farm & Market

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