Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, VA — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — 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 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 as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide containing 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 said on its website, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged at the farms.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of great tree farms within driving distance of Woodbridge.

• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Manassas
• Cox Farms
• Creekview Christmas Trees
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• Harlan Tree Farm
• Whitehall Farms
• Evergreen Acres
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• DePaul's Urban Farm
• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Annandale

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things 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