Christmas Tree Farms Near South Brunswick: Your 2020 Guide

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

Did you know that 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 despite these unprecedented times, the tradition will continue this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can take home their favorite tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a 2020 guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize 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 said in its guide.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the South Brunswick area.

• Shadow Hill
• Sigismondi Farms
• Griffins Christmas Trees
• Bear Swamp Christmas Tree Farm
• Countryview Farm Nursery
• Harris Farm
• Wolgast Christmas Tree Farm
• Stable Roots Farm
• Barclay's Tree Farm
• Anne Ellen Christmas Tree 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 tips 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