Seasonal guide · data as of October 16, 2026
Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms
Most cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open around Thanksgiving weekend, some earlier in November, so confirm dates with the farm before you go. FarmHop lists 422 US farms that sell Christmas trees or are named for them, across 42 states and territories, with Ohio, Minnesota and North Carolina leading.
An honest caveat: our Christmas tree coverage is thinner than our produce coverage, and only 122 of these listings are currently confirmed live by our checks. Treat it as a starting list, and call ahead.
Where the tree farms are
The 15 states with the most Christmas tree listings on FarmHop. A listing counts if the place is a farm, farm stand, agritourism farm, u-pick or CSA, isn’t marked closed, and either lists Christmas trees as a product or has “Christmas tree” in its name.
| State | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 58 | |
| Minnesota | 55 | |
| North Carolina | 41 | |
| California | 29 | |
| Tennessee | 23 | |
| New Jersey | 19 | |
| Kentucky | 18 | |
| Texas | 15 | |
| Georgia | 14 | |
| Virginia | 13 | |
| New York | 12 | |
| Oklahoma | 11 | |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | |
| Florida | 8 | |
| Arizona | 8 |
Where trees are grown is a different map. US farms cut more than 14.5 million Christmas trees in 2022, and more than half came from just two states, Oregon and North Carolina (USDA ERS, 2022 Census of Agriculture).
Choose-and-cut or pre-cut?
231 of the 422 listings are agritourism farms, usually the walk-the-rows, saw-it-yourself kind. Farm stands and stores that list trees may sell them pre-cut. Some farms let you choose a tree but cut it for you, so ask (PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org).
- Agritourism farms (choose-and-cut)231
- Farms89
- Farm stands and farm stores67
- U-pick farms31
- CSA farms4
What to bring
- Rope or bungee cords to tie the tree to your car; farms may not have them or may run out. Saws are usually provided (PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org).
- Heavy gloves, boots and old clothes (PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org).
- A tape measure and your ceiling height. Our advice: trees look smaller in a field than in a living room, and the stand and topper add height.
- A confirmed opening time. Call or email to make sure the farm is open when you plan to arrive.
How to tell a fresh tree, and keep it fresh
- Run a branch through your hand. On a fresh tree very few needles come off and they bend rather than snap (Ohio State and Iowa State Extension).
- Tap the trunk on the ground. Heavy needle drop means a dry tree (Iowa State Extension).
- Make a fresh cut before it goes in water. Half an inch off the base is enough (National Christmas Tree Association). Recut if the tree was cut more than six to eight hours earlier (Ohio State Extension).
- Keep the stand full. A tree can drink up to a quart a day per inch of trunk diameter. If the water drops below the trunk, the cut seals over and stops absorbing (NCTA; Ohio State Extension).
Christmas tree farms in Florida and California
FarmHop has 29 California and 8 Florida Christmas tree listings. These appear on our published farm pages and city directories; the rest are in the app.
- Ergle Farms · Dade City, FLFarm profile →
- Bob's Vegetable Stand, Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees · Half Moon Bay, CAFarms near Half Moon Bay →
- Valley View Christmas Trees · Hemet, CAFarms near Hemet →
- Manassero Farms Market & Christmas Tree Farms · Irvine, CAFarms near Irvine →
- Santa's Christmas Tree Forest & A Lot of Pumpkins · Eustis, FLFarms near Eustis →
Questions people ask
When do cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open?
Many open around Thanksgiving weekend and some open earlier in November. There is no national opening day, so confirm dates and hours with the farm.
How long does it take to grow a Christmas tree?
The National Christmas Tree Association says the average tree takes 7 to 10 years to reach 6 or 7 feet.
How much water does a fresh-cut tree need?
Up to one quart a day for each inch of trunk diameter, per the National Christmas Tree Association, so a 4-inch trunk needs a stand that holds at least a gallon. Never let the water drop below the base of the trunk.
Which state has the most Christmas tree farms on FarmHop?
Ohio (58 listings), then Minnesota (55) and North Carolina (41), as of October 16, 2026.
Still October where you are? See pumpkin patches by state. Browse every farm in Florida or California, or read how we verify listings.
Sources
- National Christmas Tree Association, FAQ
- USDA Economic Research Service, Chart of Note: Christmas trees (2022 Census of Agriculture)
- Iowa State University Extension, How can I determine the freshness of a cut Christmas tree?
- Ohio State University Extension (Henry County), Christmas tree care
- PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org, More tips
- FarmHop listing counts: read-only query of the production index, October 16, 2026.
Find a tree farm near you
All 422 Christmas tree listings are on the FarmHop map, each with a freshness label. Free on iPhone and Android.