Coventry Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Coventry, RI — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide with 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.

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 said in its guide.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Coventry.

• Geers Sand, Gravel & Tree Farm
• Big John Leyden's Tree Farm
• Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery
• Fraser Orchard and Tree Farm
• Ebenezer's Tree Farm
• Fraser Farm
• Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Henry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Greene 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 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