Christmas Tree Farms In The Franklin Area: Your 2020 Guide

Franklin, WI — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it might still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family this year — and do it safely.

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 despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home their ideal tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special 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 season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Franklin.

• Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
• Pioneer Tree Farm
• Trees For Less Nursery
• Buffalo Bill's Christmas Trees
• Ben's Christmas Tree Farm
• Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Christmas On Indian Lore
• Richardson Farms
• Conifera Tree Farm
• Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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