Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Albany

Albany, NY — As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it may still be possible to find the right Christmas tree for your family — and do it safely.

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 as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a special guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Maximum head counts and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

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 in the Albany area.

• Majestic Tree Farm
• Bailey Family Christmas Trees
• Ellms Christmas Trees
• Reilly's Farm
• Holland Hill Christmas Tree Farm
• Pleasant Valley Tree Farm
• Ioka Valley Farm
• Catskill Mountain Christmas Trees
• Gade Farm
• McDonough's Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things 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