Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 In The Peters Area

Peters, PA — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens a long list of 2020’s beloved holiday traditions, it might still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree this year — and most importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states? During this unprecedented year, 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 health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms within driving distance of Peters.

• Windy Hill Tree Farm
• Hozak Farms
• Nutbrown's Christmas Tree Farm
• State Park Tree Farms
• Wierzbicki T Christmas Tree Farms
• Dambach's Lake Forest Gardens
• Ski Christmas Tree Farm
• Grupp's Christmas Trees
• Buchanan Evergreen Farm
• Candle Tree Farm

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