Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s quintessential holiday traditions, it might still be possible to hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and most importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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.? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can select a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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.

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 association wrote in its guide.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Wauwatosa area.

• Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• Richardson Farms
• Trees For Less Nursery
• Buffalo Bill's Christmas Trees
• Wagner's Tree Farm
• Pine Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Anderson's Greenview Tree Farm
• Christmas On Indian Lore
• Country Side Trees
• 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 things to note, 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