Christmas Tree Farms Near Lilburn-Mountain Park: Your 2020 Guide

Lilburn-Mountain Park, GA — It might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the coronavirus 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 tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can take home their favorite tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide containing 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 said on its website.

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 Lilburn-Mountain Park area.

• Tradition Trees
• Yule Forest
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Cooper's Tree Farm
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
• Scottsdale Farms
• Berry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Berry Patch Farms

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to know, 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