Christmas Tree Farms In The Oak Creek Area: Your 2020 Guide

Oak Creek, WI — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and to do it safely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 practice will continue this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a 2020 guide with 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.

"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 association wrote on its website. "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."

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Oak Creek.

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

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, 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