Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near University Place

University Place, WA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and do it safely.

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 the COVID-19 pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can take home their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

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

In fact, the association has created a 2020 guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of trusted tree farms in the University Place area.

• Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Bacon's Christmas Tree Farm
• Coates Christmas Trees Farm
• Green Branch Ranch
• Pfaff's Old Time Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Farm
• Patterson Company Evergreen & Produce
• Enchanted Winds Christmas Tree Farm
• Double Four Tree Farm
• Sprouffske Trees, Inc
• Schilter Family Farm

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, 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