Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

These 16 farms in nearby New Jersey are our top picks for finding the perfect tree!

BY BARBARA RUSSO

Sure, you can head to a local shop and pick out a pre-cut Christmas tree, but why not make a day out of it? Head over to one of the many tree farms in New Jersey and enjoy some holiday fun walking through a Christmas tree winter wonderland! Cut your own tree—or pick out a pre-cut beauty—and indulge in decadent hot chocolate as you enjoy the spirit of the season.

As with any outing, it’s best to call in advance to confirm availability, hours, and COVID-19 policies before you go.

Ann Allen Tree Farm & Shop

114 Daum Road, Manalapan, NJ • anneellenfarms.com • 732-786-9277

Hours: daily, 9am-8pm. First day of tree season to be announced.

Located on 50 acres, the farm is home to thousands of trees of several different varieties. After picking your tree, visit with farm animals and shop for decorations.

Bear Swamp Farm

81 Otterhole Road, Milford, NJ • bearswampfarmnj.com • 973-697-2541

Hours: Nov. 26 and Saturday-Sunday through Dec. 11, 9am-3pm

This quaint organic farm lets visitors find and cut their own tree or purchase a pre-cut one.

Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm

35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury, NJ • barclaystreefarm.com • 609-799-1855

Hours: Tree season hours to be announced.

Choose from Douglas, white, and Fraser firs, as well as blue and Norway spruces. Saws, rope, and netting are available.

Bullock Farms

83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ • bullockfarms.com • 609-758-8726

Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 26; Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm

A mainstay in the area since 1860, this 100-acre farm specializes in cut-your-own trees, bagged feed, and straw. There’s also a craft and gift shop on-site.

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm

231 Adamic Hill Road, Milford, NJ • charliebrownschristmastreefarm.com • 908-995-4365

Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 26; check the website for updated hours.

This 40-acre farm is veteran-owned. Decorated wreaths, grave blankets, roping, and holiday decorations are also for sale.

Cherryville Farms

352 Quakertown Road, Pittstown, NJ • cherryvillefarmsnj.com • 908-806-4580

Hours: Tree season hours to be announced.

Staff will cut your chosen tree, or you can cut your own. Hand saws are available.

Giamarese Farm

155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ • giamaresefarm.com • 732-821-9494

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm.

Trees will be available late November through Christmas Eve. Browse 35 acres of farmland to choose from Colorado blue and Norway spruces, and Douglas and concolor firs. Pre-cut Fraser firs are available. There is also a farmers’ market offering seasonal produce.

Habiak Farms

317 Deans Rhode Hall Road, South Brunswick Township, NJ • habiak-farms.business.site • 908-917-6388

Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.

Trees: end of November through December. Cut your own tree or choose a pre-cut one. The farm also sells wreaths, grave blankets, and kissing balls.

Keris Tree Farm

848 Route 524, Allentown, NJ • kerischristmastreefarm.com • 609-259-0720

Hours: Nov. 20-Dec. 24, Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm

Choose from trees by the foot, balled trees, fresh pre-cut Canadian balsam and Frasier fir, and seasonal greenery. There is also a Christmas Shop that features hand-made ornaments, artisan crafts, and more.

Lazy Susan Tree Farm

184 Sharon Road, Robbinsville, NJ • lazysusantreefarm.com • 609-529-8379

Hours: Friday, Nov. 26, 9am-5pm; through Dec. 19: Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.

This farm usually has a visit from Santa on select days (check the website for updates). Choose from Douglas, balsam and concolor firs. The farm also sells homemade soy candles in a variety of holiday scents.

Patterson Greenhouses

636 Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ • pattersongreenhouses.com • 732-431-5271

Hours: Trees available Nov. 27-Dec. 23; call for updated hours.

More than 10 acres of trees that you can cut or have professionally dug. Starting Nov. 27, you can tag a tree and come back to pick it up. Also for sale are wreaths, grave blankets, swags, sprays, and roping.

Picea Acres

50 S. New Prospect Road, Jackson Township, NJ • piceaacres.com • 732-370-8733

Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.

Tree season is after Thanksgiving Day and ends when the farm sells out. Along with a large selection of trees, the farm sells handmade wreaths and grave blankets. Roping for the tree is available.

Simonson Farms

118-260 Dey Road, Cranbury, NJ • simonsonfarms.com • 609-799-0140

Hours: To be announced.

This Christmas tree farm offers pre-cut, choose-and-cut, balled, and burlap trees.

The Evergreen Farm

4 Bass Lane, Lebanon, NJ • theevergreenfarm.com • 908-236-9550

Hours: To be announced.

This 12-acre farm has Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, porch pots, accessories, and stands for sale.

Westhaven Farm Inc.

725 Route 524, Allentown, NJ • westhavenfarminc.com • 609-259-2186

Hours: Tree hours are Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm, starting Nov. 26.

Douglas fir and blue and Norway spruces available. Grave blankest, wreaths, poinsettias, and other decorations are for sale. The farm also offers a wagon ride and free hot cocoa and cookies when it’s cold.

Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm

246 County Road 519, Belvidere, NJ • wyckoffs.com • 908-475-4508

Hours: Tree season begins Nov. 26, 8am-4:30pm; after that: Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm

This farm has more than 5,000 trees, plus wreaths, grave blankets, décor, and more.