Best Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms Near New York City
Is there anything more festive than Christmas in New York City? The spectacular holiday light displays, the gorgeous department store window displays, and – of course – the breathtaking Rockefeller Center Christmas tree… there’s just nothing like it! Speaking of Christmas trees, while there is no shortage of street corner vendors for city dwellers to purchase their own Christmas tree from, there is another option that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. There are a number of Christmas tree farms within a short drive of New York City where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree. The following is a guide to some of the best choose and cut Christmas tree farms in the New York City area.
Griffin’s Christmas Trees is located a little over an hour’s drive from New York City in South Brunswick, New Jersey. This New York City area Christmas tree grower has over 4000 choose and cut Christmas trees available for sale, including a nice selection of large trees (up to 12 feet tall). Pre-cut Christmas trees are also available at this Christmas tree farm. This Christmas tree farm is open from 9am to 4:30pm daily beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Christmas tree varieties include Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce and White Pine. Christmas wreaths and grave blankets are also available for purchase. Griffin’s Christmas Trees is located at 190 Fresh Ponds Road in South Brunswick, New Jersey. For more information about this New York City area Christmas tree farm, visit their website (www.griffinschristmastrees.com) or call the farm at (732) 257-2484.
Giamarese Farm is located about an hour from New York City in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Choose and cut Christmas trees are available from 10am to 6pm beginning the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Christmas tree varieties grown by Giamarese Farm include Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, White Spruce, Blue Spruce, and Concolor Fir. This New York City area Christmas tree farm also operates a farm market where customers can buy Christmas ornaments, tree stands, Christmas wreaths, swags, grave blankets, and garland. Giamarese Farm is located at 155 Fresh Pond Road in East Brunswick, New Jersey. For more information about this New York City area Christmas tree farm, visit their website (www.giamaresefarm.com) or call the farm at (732) 821-9494.
Evergreen Farm is located a little over an hour’s drive from New York City in Millbrook, New York. This New York City area Christmas tree farm offers wagon rides, provides saws, and permits tree tagging. Christmas tree stands are also available for purchase. This Christmas tree farm is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Call for season start and end dates. Christmas tree varieties include Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce and White Spruce. Evergreen Farm is located at 407 North Tower Road in Millbrook, New York. For more information about this New York City area Christmas tree farm, visit their website (www.evergreentree.com) or call the farm at (845) 677-3785.
Wilkens Farm is located in Yorktown Heights, New York, just a little over an hour’s drive from New York City. This New York City area Christmas tree farm offers choose and cut Douglas Firs and pre-cut Fraser Firs. Saws are provided. The farm is open for choose and cut Christmas tree operations from 10am to 4:30pm daily from the Saturday after Thanksgiving through the third week of December. Call the farm for exact dates. Christmas wreaths, tree stands, and Christmas decorations and ornaments are available for purchase at the farm. Wilkens Farm is located at 1335 White Hill Road in Yorktown Heights, New York. For more information about this New York City area Christmas tree farm, visit their website (www.wilkensfarm.com) or call the farm at (914) 245-5111.
Note: It is advisable to call farms to confirm hours and availability of Christmas trees before heading out to the farm
Source:
New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association
Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York
