Christmas Tree Farms In The Richmond Area: Your 2020 Guide

Richmond, VA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it may still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and most 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 coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"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 the National Christmas Tree Association said on its website this year. "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."

In fact, the association has developed a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality tree farms near Richmond.

• Mill Farm Christmas Trees & Berries
• Hanover Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Belmont Christmas Tree Farm
• Rotary Club of New Kent Christmas Trees
• The Great Big Greenhouse & Nursery
• Olde Church Christmas Tree Farm
• Hughes Road Tree Farm - Temp. CLOSED
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Massaponax
• Firever Pines
• Windy Knoll Farms

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, from 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