Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near St. Louis
7 farms around St. Louis where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Missouri and the Metro East. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source.
- cut-your-own farms
- 7
- lowest starting price (2025)
- $65
- most common tree
- White pine
- with hayrides or wagons
- 3
Franklin County, MO 2 farms
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Washington, MO
A Missouri Centennial Farm near Washington with more than 30 acres of white pine and Canaan fir to cut yourself, plus fresh fir wreaths, a holiday shop and pecans grown in the farm's own bottomland.
- White pine
- Canaan fir
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New Haven, MO
A sustainable family farm in New Haven where a wagon takes you to fields of Scotch pine, with bonfires, hot drinks and a living Nativity scene back at the farm.
- Scotch pine
Warren County, MO 2 farms
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Wright City, MO
A family-owned choose-and-cut farm in Warren County, about 45 minutes west of St. Louis off I-70, where a free hayride takes you out to fields of white and Scotch pine.
- White pine
- Scotch pine
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Hermann, MO
A family-owned tree farm and nursery outside Hermann, growing Christmas trees since 1972, with field-cut pines, spruce and Fraser fir, hayrides to the fields and a stone-fireplace barn with a gift shop.
- Fraser fir
- Scotch pine
- Norway spruce
- White pine
Jefferson County, MO 1 farm
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Festus, MO
A family tree farm in Festus, started in Oakville in 1963, with cut-your-own Scotch pine, white pine and Norway spruce, pre-cut Fraser fir up to 14 feet and live trees for planting.
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Norway spruce
- Fraser fir
Madison County, IL 1 farm
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Fosterburg, IL
A small family farm north of Alton with four acres of pine, spruce and fir, most of them 6 to 8 feet tall, plus pre-cut trees brought in from Michigan.
St. Clair County, IL 1 farm
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Eckert's Belleville Farm
from $65Belleville, IL
A large family farm in Belleville, about 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, where wagon rides take you out to fields of white pine to cut, with a deli, donut shop and country store waiting back at the farm.
- White pine
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
Compare Christmas tree farms near St. Louis
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Traditions Tree Farm | Wright City, MO | – | White pine, Scotch pine | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Eckert's Belleville Farm | Belleville, IL | $65 per tree (2025) | White pine, Balsam fir, Fraser fir | Yes | – | – | – |
| Heritage Valley Tree Farm | Washington, MO | – | White pine, Canaan fir | Yes | Yes | No | – |
| Meert Tree Farm | Festus, MO | – | Scotch pine, White pine, Norway spruce, Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Pea Ridge Forest | Hermann, MO | – | Fraser fir, Scotch pine, Norway spruce, White pine | – | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Pin Oak Farms | New Haven, MO | – | Scotch pine | Yes | – | – | – |
| Tangled Tinsel Christmas Tree Farm | Fosterburg, IL | – | – | – | Yes | – | – |
Cutting a tree near St. Louis
The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are White pine, Scotch pine and Fraser fir. Several farms around St. Louis have posted their 2026 opening dates, and most open around Thanksgiving weekend.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near St. Louis?
Among the 1 farm near St. Louis that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $65 (2025 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Eckert's Belleville Farm. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near St. Louis have?
The most common trees at farms near St. Louis are white pine (5 farms), Scotch pine (4 farms), Fraser fir (3 farms) and Norway spruce (2 farms). Some farms sell part of their range as pre-cut trees, so check each listing. Read our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Do Christmas tree farms near St. Louis provide saws?
Yes, at 5 of the 7 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 5 shake and net your tree for you. You can bring your own bow saw, but check the farm's rules first, since some do not allow chainsaws or power tools.
Can I bring my dog to a Christmas tree farm near St. Louis?
2 farms near St. Louis say leashed dogs are welcome: Meert Tree Farm and Pea Ridge Forest. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near St. Louis open?
3 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. Most of the others say they open around Thanksgiving weekend. Many close once their cuttable trees run out, so the best selection is in late November and early December.
Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.