Redlands-Loma Linda Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Redlands-Loma Linda, CA — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to hunt for the right Christmas tree — and do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure patrons can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide containing recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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 on its website.

Maximum head counts and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged at the farms.

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 Redlands-Loma Linda.

• Greenspot Farm
• Rye Farms
• Peltzer Pines - Silverado
• Ashton's Christmas Tree Farm
• Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Farm
• The Wickerd Farm
• Christmas Conifers
• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins
• Peltzer Pines Christmas Tree Farm
• Sand Haven Pines

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