Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Perkiomen Valley Area

Perkiomen Valley, PA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — 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.? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure locals can select their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

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

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great tree farms in the Perkiomen Valley area.

• Sitko Tree Farm - Temp. CLOSED
• Corkum Tree Farm
• Yeager's Farm & Market
• Starlyte Christmas Tree Farm
• Andes Nursery
• Varners' 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 remember, 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