Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Lutherville-Timonium

Lutherville-Timonium, MD — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s well-loved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the ideal Christmas tree this year — and 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? And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can select their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a 2020 guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing 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 on its website.

An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality tree farms in the Lutherville-Timonium area.

• Thomas Tree Farm
• Payne Christmas Trees
• A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm
• Greenway Christmas Tree Farms
• Feezers Christmas Tree Farm
• Gunpowder Tree Farm
• Valley View Farms
• Davidson Tree Farm
• Showvaker's Quality Evergreens
• Fritz Farm & Nursery

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to remember, from 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