Where to cut down Christmas Trees

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 already pre-cut, buying local was never so easy when you frequent these Northern Virginia farms to buy Christmas trees.

ARLINGTON

The Optimist Club of Arlington’s Christmas Tree Lot
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
The Optimist Club continues its annual tree sale at the Wells Fargo Bank lot along Lee Highway, offering a variety of tree types and sizes. // 3017 N. Glebe Road

ALEXANDRIA

Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees
Opens at Landmark Mall on Thursday, Nov. 26, and at North Ridge from Friday, Dec. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 6
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.  Guests must wear a mask when at the tree lot and social distance at all times. Online ordering and pre-payment is also available. // Landmark Mall: 5801 Duke St., Alexandria; North Ridge: 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria

Greenstreet Gardens of Virginia
Opens the week of Thanksgiving
Fresh Christmas trees will be delivered around Thanksgiving for guests to choose, pick and take home. While scouting out their perfect tree, guests can also visit a gift shop and garden center. // 1721 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria

FAIRFAX

Cox Farms
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
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, decorations and appearances from Santa. This year, guests will need to order their tree online. 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 Road, Centreville

Krop’s Crops
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
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

Whitehall Farms
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
Choose from a variety of pre-cut Christmas trees fresh from a family farm in North Carolina. Farm staff water the trees to keep them fresh and healthy, and will help you trim and load your tree for safe transportation back home. Wagon rides will not be available this year. // 12523 Popes Head Road, Clifton

LOUDOUN

Loudoun Nursery
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
Container-grown and cut-your-own varieties of Christmas trees are available. This is a no-frills nursery, dedicated to providing quality trees. Guests will need to social distance while out in the field and wear a mask when around the barn, tree baling area and payment area. // 16457 Short Hill Road, Purcellville

Milltown Creek Tree Farms
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
Choose from several varieties of Christmas trees, ranging in size from tabletop height to 10 feet. If you don’t want to cut your own, a selection of pre-cut trees from the farm are available. 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 Road, Lovettsville

Snickers Gap Tree Farm
Opens Monday, Nov. 30
Choose from a selection of more than 40,000 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. Enjoy a complimentary hot cider for your hard work. Those at the farm will need to wear a face covering when interacting with staff and when social distancing is not possible. // 34350 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill

Stonehaven Farm
Opens Tuesday, Dec. 1, by appointment only
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 Road, Purcellville

PRINCE WILLIAM

Burnside Farms
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
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 Highway, Haymarket

Evergreen Acres
Opens Saturday, Dec. 5; Closes Monday, Dec. 14
Evergreen Acres carries two varieties of trees available for cutting. Bow saws, wagon rides, netting, tree shaking, cider and twine are provided for free. Masks will be required at the sales shed. // 12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville

FAUQUIER

Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm
Opens Dec. 3
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. Curbside pickup is available for pre-cut trees. // 2425 Wickliffe Road, Berryville

Hank’s Christmas Trees at Hartland Farm
Opens Friday, Nov. 27
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 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. Masks will be required when in the sales area or when close to employees. If you plan on using the farm’s sled or saw, guests are asked to bring their own wipes. // 12230 Belle Meade Road, Markham

Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Lot
Opens Friday, Nov. 29
Find a great tree and support a local youth organization in one fell swoop at the Warrenton Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Lot. All guests must wear a mask when at the lot. One will be provided if requested. // Located next to Rankins True Value Hardware: 251 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton

FREDERICKSBURG

Belmont Christmas Tree Farm
Opens Friday, Nov. 29
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 Road, Spotsylvania

Snead’s Farm
Opens Friday, Nov. 29
Blue spruce trees from 5 to 9 feet tall will be available and Christmas card photo shoots are permitted with a fee. // 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg

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