Where You Should Cut Down or Buy a Fresh Christmas Tree This Holiday Season

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 at these Northern Virginia farms.

ARLINGTON

The Optimist Club of Arlington’s Christmas Tree Lot

Opens Friday, November 25
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 2-4 and December 9-11; Open at National Landing December 3 & 4
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. Staff 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 address TBA

Greenstreet Gardens of Virginia

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

FAIRFAX

Cox Farms

Opens Friday, November 25
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

Opening date TBA
This year, a selection of pre-cut firs ranging from 5 to 14 feet tall, will be available for purchase. 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 Pike, Great Falls

LOUDOUN

Loudoun Nursery

Opens Friday, November 25
Container-grown and cut-your-own varieties of Christmas trees are available. This is a no-frills nursery, dedicated to providing quality trees. 16457 Short Hill Rd., Purcellville

Milltown Creek Tree Farms

Opens Friday, November 25
Choose from several varieties of Christmas trees, ranging in size from tabletop height to 8 feet. 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 25
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

Stonehaven Farm

Opening date TBA
Purchase local eggs and honey after you cut down your Christmas tree. Tree netting and tie-down assistance is available upon request. Two varieties of tree are available. 37268 Bolyn Rd., Purcellville

Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm

Opens Saturday, 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.” The grounds are expansive, so take some time to appreciate the scenery while you’re there. This is a cash-only farm. 20555 Unison Rd., Round Hill

PRINCE WILLIAM

Burnside Farms

Opens Friday, November 25
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. Tree stands, fresh wreaths, and garlands will also be available for purchase. 4905 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket

Evergreen Acres

Opens Saturday, December 3
Evergreen Acres carries two varieties of trees available for cutting. Bow saws, wagon rides, netting, tree shaking, cider, and twine are provided for free. 12801 Hazelwood Dr., Nokesville

FAUQUIER

Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm

Opens Sunday, November 20
Cut a tree from this 33-acre farm with approximately 25,000 trees in seven varieties. 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 25
Choose trees up to 6 feet tall that are pre-cut, or cut your own at a lower price. Varieties include Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Blue spruce, white pine, and Serbian spruce. 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 25
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 25
Head to the farm and pick from six different tree breeds: Fraser firs, blue spruce, white pines, Norway spruce, and Scotch pines are some of the selections to choose from. You can also choose from pre-cut trees at the lot in Fredericksburg. 7533 Belmont Rd., Spotsylvania

Snead’s Farm

Open Fridays-Sundays starting November 18
Blue spruce trees from 8 to 9 feet tall will be available and Christmas card photo shoots are permitted with a fee. 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg

Feature image courtesy Snead’s Farm

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