Christmas Tree Farms In The Redmond Area: Your 2020 Guide

Redmond, WA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and more importantly, 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can select 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 providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

"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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms in the Redmond area.

• Buttonwood Farm
• Newcastle Fruit & Produce
• Carnation Tree Farm
• Snow Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Noel Tree Farms
• Serres Farm
• McMurtrey's Red-Wood Christmas Tree Farm
• Novelty Hill Farm
• MJW Christmas Trees
• Johnny's Trees

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