Dearborn Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Dearborn, MI — It should still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 despite these unprecedented times, the practice will continue this holiday season. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure locals can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the the National Christmas Tree Association said on its website this year, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

In fact, the association has developed a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms.

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

• Rattalee Lake Tree Farm
• Broadview Christmas Tree
• Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm
• Three Cedars Farm
• Coleman's Farm Market
• Stanczyk Tree Farm
• Urquharts Tree Farm
• Middle Road Tree Farm
• Spartan Christmas Trees
• Petiprin's Christmas 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 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