Looking For A Christmas Tree In The Middletown Area? Find Local Farms

Middletown, RI — It might 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.

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 as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure patrons can select their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

In fact, the association has circulated a special guide full of 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 wish list in 2020, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Middletown.

• DeMaria Christmas Tree Farm
• Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm
• Maple Hollow Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Geremia Farms
• Indian Hill Brook Tree Farm
• Miller Tree
• Beaumont farm
• Oak Ridge Tree Farm
• Dolan Christmas Tree Farm

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