Christmas Tree Shopping Near Greenbelt? Here's A Local Guide

Greenbelt, MD — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it may still be possible to hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that 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? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure buyers can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers 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 wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms in the Greenbelt area.

• Meadows Farms Nurseries - Burtonsville
• Hemlock farm christmas trees
• Friendship Trees & Christmas Shop
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clagett Farm
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• Whitehall Farms
• Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
• Butler's Orchard
• Payne Christmas Trees
• DePaul's Urban Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take 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