Christmas Tree Farms Near Dedham: Your 2020 Guide

Dedham, MA — It may 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 ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

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 COVID-19 cases rise to ensure locals can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a new guide with 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's a selection of great tree farms in the Dedham area.

• Allandale Farm
• Packard Farm
• Greenwood Tree Farm
• Boston Christmas Trees
• Wolf Hill Farm
• Houde's Christmas Tree Farm
• Christmas Tree 4Me
• The Christmas Tree Farm
• Pakeen Farm
• McKay's Christmas Trees

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 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