Midtown Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Midtown, GA — It should 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 coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold 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 coronavirus cases rise to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has circulated a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers 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.

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.

Special signage and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged at the farms.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of trusted tree farms in the Midtown area.

• Tradition Trees
• Tradition Market And Garden
• Thompson's Tree Farm
• Big John's Christmas Trees
• Yule Forest
• Barefoot Mountain Farms Christmas Trees
• Randy's Christmas Tree Farm
• Southern Belle Farm
• Scottsdale Farms
• Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree takes 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