Your Guide to Christmas Trees in Northern Virginia

Fill your home with the festive scents of a fresh cut Christmas tree. Whether you want to cut down your tree or select one that is pre-cut, buying local was never so easy in Northern Virginia.

ARLINGTON

The Optimist Club of Arlington

Opens Friday, November 24
The Optimist Club continues its annual tree sale at its new location in The Knights of Columbus lot, offering a variety of tree types and sizes. 5115 Little Falls Rd., Arlington

ALEXANDRIA

Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees

Opens at North Ridge from December 1–10; Opens at National Landing from December 1–3
Get your house ready for the holidays with the perfect Christmas tree. Make sure that your measurements are ready, choose your tree, and have it cut to take home. Staffers will be on site to help spot the perfect choice for your home. Online ordering and pre-payment is also available. North Ridge: 2911 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexandria; National Landing: Metropolitan Park, South Fair Street, Arlington

Greenstreet Gardens of Virginia

Opening date TBA
While scouting out the perfect tree, guests can also visit the gift shop and garden center. 1721 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria

FAIRFAX

Cox Farms

Open Thursdays to Sundays, starting November 24
At Cox Farms, you’ll find a massive selection of pre-cut Christmas trees, as well as a holiday market featuring wreaths, bows, garlands, mistletoe, and decorations. Only pre-cut trees will be available for purchase. All trees will be inspected, trimmed, shaken, and baled by staff before you arrive. 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville

Krop’s Crops

Opens Friday, November 24
This year, a selection of pre-cut firs ranging from 5 to 14 feet tall, will be available. The trees are from Oregon, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. While you wait for staff to trim and load your tree for you, take a look at their selection of poinsettias, wreaths, holiday decorations, and firewood. 11110 Georgetown Pk., Great Falls

LOUDOUN

Loudoun Nursery

Opens Friday, November 24
Container-grown and cut-your-own varieties of Christmas trees are available. The trees available include Colorado Blue Spruce  Norway Spruce, Concolor, Canaan, and Korean and Arizona Corkbark Fir. This is a no-frills nursery, dedicated to providing quality trees. Pre-cut Fraser Firs will not be available this year. 16457 Short Hill Rd., Purcellville

Milltown Creek Tree Farms

Opens Friday, November 24
Choose from several varieties of spruce and fir trees, ranging in size from tabletop height to 8 feet tall. Stop by the Christmas Shop to purchase handmade ornaments, tree stands, and cider. Saws and tree carts are provided. Cash or check only. 38757 Householder Rd., Lovettsville

Snickers Gap Tree Farm

Opens Friday, November 24
Choose from a selection of more than 36,000 trees to meet all of your height requirements. The farm provides a saw and rope. Once a tree is selected and brought to the barn, machines will clean, net, and drill the tree so it is ready to be decorated in your home. 34350 Williams Gap Rd., Round Hill

Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm

Open Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26
Pick out your choice of a Norway spruce or a Concolor fir and cut down your own at what they call “the oldest and largest Christmas tree farm in Loudoun County.” This year, the farm will only be open for two days. The grounds are expansive, so take some time to appreciate the scenery while you’re there. This is a cash- or check-only farm. 20555 Unison Rd., Round Hill

PRINCE WILLIAM

Burnside Farms

Opens Friday, November 24
If cutting down your own tree is not feasible, Burnside Farms has the answer: Pre-cut, Virginia-grown trees are delivered weekly and range in size from 3 feet to 12 feet. Tree stands, fresh wreaths, and garlands will be available for purchase. 4905 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket

Evergreen Acres

Opens Saturday, December 2
Evergreen Acres carries two varieties of trees, white pines and Norway Spruce, available for cutting. It has 3,000 white pines that are between 7 and 11 feet tall. The selection of Norway Spruce trees is limited. Bow saws, wagon rides, netting, tree shaking, cider, and twine are provided for free. You also may want to check out Cedar Run Brewery, which is at the farm. 12801 Hazelwood Dr., Nokesville

FAUQUIER

Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm

Opens Sunday, November 19
Cut a tree at this 33-acre farm with approximately 25,000 trees in seven varieties. You must have an appointment to cut a tree. And while there, check out handcrafted topiaries, ornaments, and stained-glass gifts. 2425 Wickliffe Rd., Berryville

Hank’s Christmas Trees at Hartland Farm

Opens Friday, November 24
Choose pre-cut trees up to 8 feet tall, or cut your own at a lower price. Varieties include Douglas fir, Fraser fir, blue spruce, white pine, Canaan fir, and Leyland cypress. Cutting and car-mounting equipment is provided. Hot chocolate is free on weekends, and other treats and beverages can be purchased most weekends, as well as wreaths and ornaments. If you plan on using the farm’s sled or saw, guests are asked to bring their own wipes. 12230 Belle Meade Rd., Markham

Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Lot

Opens Friday, November 24
Find a great tree and support a local youth organization in one fell swoop at the Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Lot. Located next to Ace Hardware: 251 W. Lee Hwy., Warrenton

FREDERICKSBURG

Belmont Christmas Tree Farm

Opens Friday, November 24
Head to the farm and pick from varieties like Fraser firs, blue spruce, white pines, and Norway spruce. You can also choose from pre-cut Frasier fir trees at the lot in Fredericksburg. 7533 Belmont Rd., Spotsylvania

Snead’s Farm

Open Fridays–Sundays, November 24–26, December 1–3, December 8–10
Blue spruce trees from 8 to 9 feet tall will be available and Christmas card photo shoots are permitted with a fee. Admission to the farm is $5 per person. 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg

Feature image courtesy Snead’s Farm

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