Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Hackettstown

Hackettstown, NJ — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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.. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a new guide full of 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.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote 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 in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Hackettstown.

• Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm
• Granata's Nursery
• Palmer Christmas Tree Farm
• Glenview Farm
• Mt. Bethel Christmas Tree Farm
• Eagles Rest Cellars
• Plut's Christmas Tree Farm
• Perfect Christmas Tree Farm
• Beck's Christmas Trees
• Fairview Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes a bit of patience and practice. 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