Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC

Want to spruce up your home for the holidays? We're collecting recommendations for where to cut your own Christmas tree near NYC, with a handy map so you can easily find a family-favorite Christmas tree farm near you. The hardest part will be figuring out the right time to put up your tree!

If you have visited any of these tree farms with your family, please leave a review to let fellow parents know what your experience was like.


 

    Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm

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     (552.3 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Looking for a more unusual tree this year? Try one of Wyckoff's colored trees in pink, purple, turquoise, white, and more. Several varieties of non-dyed fir and Blue Spruce are also available. If you call in advance, the farm will customize a wreath using ribbon, glass balls, ornaments, and other embellishments to match your decor. The farm also offers guided hayride tours of the 170 acre farm on weekends.

    Cherryville Farms

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     (560.4 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Five species of fir and spruce are grown at this family owned NJ farm. You can also pick up a wreath or handmade gifts and take a wagon ride out to cut your tree. Make sure your kids are on the look out for the elves around the farm - find them and receive a free candy cane!

    The Evergreen Farm

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     (566.0 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, and Fraser Fir abound at this family choose and cut tree farm. If you're particular, call to make an appointment at the farm in early November to tag your chosen tree before the farm opens for the season. After you cut your tree, warm up by the fire with homemade hot apple cider and freshly baked cookies. Wreaths, roping, and more are also available.

    Hidden Pond Tree Farm

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     (583.5 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Hidden Pond Tree Farm has pre-cut firs, cut-your-own spruce, and fresh greens and wreaths. Staff will assist in netting and tying up your tree. On weekends, the farm offers free hayrides, hot chocolate and a marshmallow roast around the bonfire!

    Simonson Farms

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     (584.8 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Douglas Firs, Blue Spruce, White Pine, and more varieties are available at this farm. Wreaths, ornaments, and gifts are available at the Christmas Shoppe and be sure to check out the Annual Kids Candy Cane Hunt. After you've cut your tree, be sure to stop by the Farm Market to pick up some home grown popcorn!

    Barclay's Tree Farm

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     (586.6 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  This family owned and operated Christmas Tree farm has several varieties of trees, including Douglas Fir, Frasier Fir, Blue Spruce, and Norway Spruce. The friendly staff can assist you in cutting down your tree, shaping your trunk for your stand, and securing the tree to your vehicle. Freshly made wreaths and stands are also available.

    Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm

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     (597.3 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm offers over fifty thousand trees among its 50 acre farm, including Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, and White Pine. There's lots to delight little ones here in addition to trees-feed the farm animals, visit the donut shop, snap a picture with Santa, and visit the walkthrough Christmas experience, The Village!

    Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm

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     (641.6 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Located an hour north of NYC, Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm has Douglas and Fraser Fir trees in their Choose-n-Cut fields and pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. After you've selected your tree, pick up some apple cider donuts and fudge at the bakery or browse the Apple Farm and Country Markets for holiday decorations and gifts.

    Saltsman Tree Farm

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     (644.8 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  This beautiful Hudson Valley farm has Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, and White Spruce trees available for choose & cut. Wreaths and other holiday decorations are for purchase in the Christmas Barn Shop and kids will love sampling candy canes, donuts and hot cider. On weekends, roast chestnuts or marshmallows by the small bonfire. Visit on the day of the Newfoundland Dog Tree Pull, and have your tree pulled in by a beautiful Newfoundland!

    Tilden Lane Farm

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     (669.6 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Tilden Lane Farm has been run by the Tilden family since 1793. Blue Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Firs, and Fraser Firs are grown at the farm. Saws and string are provided and staff will net your tree and secure it to your car. Wreaths, pine cones, and holly boughs are also sold.

    Elwood Pumpkin & Christmas Tree Farm

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     (671.0 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  One of the westernmost cut your own tree farms on Long Island, Elwood Farm offers many tree types throughout the 20 acre farm. Pre-cut trees are also available. Note that you must bring your own handsaw for this farm!

    Jones Family Farms

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     (686.9 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Come hike among the 200 acres of Christmas trees at this working farm, including Douglas Firs, Frasier Firs, Blue Spruce, and White Pines. Each tree is individually hand pruned each summer until it has reached an appropriate size. Fresh cut trees, wreaths, garland, bows, and tree stands are available for purchase.

    Lewin Farms

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     (708.6 mi)

    Nancy L.:  A popular NYC farm for summer berry picking, enjoy apple picking and picking your own pumpkins in the Fall, as well as u-cut Christmas trees for the holiday. Trees range in size from 1' to well over 15'! Saws, tractor rides and wrapping are provided.

    Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm

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     (729.8 mi)

    Jennie Utsinger:  Kids will love a day at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm. Cut your own tree, listen to carolers, take a train ride around the farm, and mail your letters to Santa in the special mailbox! There are also several snack sheds and a gift shop on the property. Douglas firs are in the field, and the farm also offers pre-cut Fraser firs and shorter "Charlie Brown" trees!

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