Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria, VA — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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 touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association said in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Old Town Alexandria.

• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• The Home Depot
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clagett Farm
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - 7 Corners
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Annandale
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It 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