Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Oceanside-Camp Pendleton

Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it should still be possible to find the perfect Christmas tree for your family — and even more importantly, do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can take home their ideal tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide containing 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. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" 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 on its website, 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 wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.

• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins
• Waynes World of Trees & Pumpkin Patch
• Highland Valley Christmas Tree Farm
• Family Christmas Tree Farm
• The Wickerd Farm
• Purdy Tree Farms
• Farmakis Farms
• Pine Tree Acres Christmas Tree Farm
• The Vineyard 1924
• Bates Nut 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 know, courtesy of 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