Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Washington, DC
21 farms within about an hour of Washington, DC where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Northern Virginia and in Maryland. Every farm is checked against its own website, with the trees it grows, its prices and its 2026 season dates.
- cut-your-own farms
- 21
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $80
- typical starting price
- $90
- most common tree
- Norway spruce
Loudoun County, VA 6 farms
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Lovettsville, VA
A small Lovettsville farm that grows Christmas trees alongside pick-your-own peaches and blueberries, with Canaan fir, concolor and two kinds of spruce to cut in late fall.
- Canaan fir
- Norway spruce
- Blue spruce
- Concolor fir
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Leesburg, VA
A family-owned Loudoun County tree farm west of Leesburg with fields of Scotch pine, white pine and Norway spruce, one of the closer choose-and-cut options for families in Fairfax and Arlington.
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Norway spruce
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Purcellville, VA
A nursery on Short Hill Road near Purcellville that has grown Christmas trees since the early 1970s, with a small, varied crop of spruce and fir including Korean and corkbark fir.
- Blue spruce
- Norway spruce
- Concolor fir
- Canaan fir
- Korean fir
- +1 more
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Round Hill, VA
A long-running choose-and-cut farm in the Loudoun countryside near Round Hill that calls itself the county's oldest and largest, with Norway spruce and concolor fir fields and room for a picnic.
- Norway spruce
- Concolor fir
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Lovettsville, VA
A family choose-and-cut farm a mile south of Lovettsville in northwestern Loudoun County, with spruce, fir and pine from tabletop size up to about seven feet and country views over the fields.
- Blue spruce
- Meyer spruce
- White spruce
- Douglas fir
- Concolor fir
- +2 more
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Round Hill, VA
A family-owned farm in the Blue Ridge foothills outside Bluemont, run for more than four decades, with tens of thousands of Douglas fir and Colorado blue spruce and some trees topping nine feet.
- Douglas fir
- Blue spruce
Carroll County, MD 3 farms
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Upperco, MD
A 60-acre farm in northern Carroll County with one of the widest choices of cut-your-own species in the region, from Fraser and balsam fir to Serbian spruce and white pine up to 13 feet.
- Douglas fir
- Fraser fir
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- +6 more
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Taneytown, MD
A family Christmas tree farm near Taneytown in Carroll County, growing since 1984, with six species to cut in the field plus pre-cut trees and live root-ball trees you can plant after the holidays.
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Douglas fir
- Concolor fir
- Blue spruce
- +1 more
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Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms
from $90Sykesville, MD
A large family tree farm near Sykesville, planted in 1977 and spread over about 110 acres, with six kinds of fir to cut, including Nordmann and Korean fir that few farms around Baltimore grow.
- Fraser fir
- Douglas fir
- Canaan fir
- Nordmann fir
- Korean fir
- +1 more
Frederick County, MD 3 farms
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Middletown, MD
A family tree farm in the Middletown valley west of Frederick, growing since 2004, with cut-your-own fields, a brightly lit pre-cut lot, a Christmas shop and fires to warm up by.
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Mount Airy, MD
A big agritourism farm near Mount Airy with about 60 acres of Christmas trees, from Canaan and Fraser fir to Colorado blue spruce, plus a market with a bakery and a full greenery shop.
- Blue spruce
- Douglas fir
- Canaan fir
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- +2 more
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Buckeystown, MD
A family farm on Buckeystown Pike south of Frederick offering cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees along with other holiday greenery.
Calvert County, MD 2 farms
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Port Republic, MD
A Calvert County farm near Port Republic where you cut Norway spruce or white pine in the field, with pre-cut firs, fresh greenery and a couple of Santa weekends in early December.
- Norway spruce
- White pine
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Prince Frederick, MD
A multigenerational family farm outside Prince Frederick in Calvert County where you choose and cut your own Norway or white spruce.
- Norway spruce
- White spruce
Montgomery County, MD 2 farms
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Butler's Orchard
from $90Germantown, MD
A large family farm in upper Montgomery County where you reserve a time slot, then head into the fields to cut a Douglas or Canaan fir, with a holiday farm park and Santa visits on select weekends.
- Douglas fir
- Canaan fir
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Naughty Pine Nursery
from $80Dickerson, MD
A small nursery near Dickerson with a limited, locally grown crop of Douglas fir and Norway spruce to cut yourself, plus very tall specimen trees for high ceilings and a few pre-cut Fraser and Canaan firs.
- Douglas fir
- Norway spruce
Baltimore County, MD 1 farm
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Woodstock, MD
A small family-run choose-and-cut farm in western Baltimore County near the Howard and Carroll lines, open since 2005, with white pine and blue spruce in the field and a few pre-cut Fraser firs.
- White pine
- Blue spruce
- Fraser fir
Clarke County, VA 1 farm
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Berryville, VA
A Clarke County farm outside Berryville with more than 30 acres of hand-sheared trees, where you can tag your Canaan fir, concolor or Norway spruce in October and come back to cut it closer to Christmas.
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Norway spruce
- Fraser fir
Fauquier County, VA 1 farm
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Markham, VA
A Fauquier County orchard farm in the hills near Markham with a wide mix of trees to cut, from Fraser fir to Leyland and Arizona cypress, plus an evening holiday train ride through the rows.
- Fraser fir
- Douglas fir
- Blue spruce
- White pine
- Leyland cypress
- +1 more
Prince George's County, MD 1 farm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
A Prince George's County tree farm just outside Upper Marlboro, among the closest cut-your-own fields to the District, with free bow saws, hand carts and baling.
Prince William County, VA 1 farm
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Nokesville, VA
Prince William County's own cut-your-own tree farm, a field of white pine and Norway spruce near Nokesville where every tree is still growing in the ground and a brewery sits on the same property.
- White pine
- Norway spruce
Compare Christmas tree farms near DC
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm | Woodstock, MD | – | White pine, Blue spruce, Fraser fir | Yes | – | Leashed | – |
| Blue Ridge Tree and Berry Farm | Lovettsville, VA | – | Canaan fir, Norway spruce, Blue spruce, Concolor fir | – | – | – | – |
| Butler's Orchard | Germantown, MD | $90 per tree (2025) | Douglas fir, Canaan fir | Yes | – | No | – |
| Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm | Leesburg, VA | – | Scotch pine, White pine, Norway spruce | Yes | – | Leashed | – |
| Davidson Christmas Tree Farm | Upperco, MD | – | Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Korean fir, White pine, Norway spruce, Serbian spruce, Blue spruce, White spruce | – | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Dreamland Christmas Tree Farm | Middletown, MD | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Evergreen Acres | Nokesville, VA | – | White pine, Norway spruce | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Gaver Farm | Mount Airy, MD | – | Blue spruce, Douglas fir, Canaan fir, Fraser fir, Concolor fir, White pine, Scotch pine | Yes | Yes | No | – |
| Hank's Christmas Trees at Hartland Farm | Markham, VA | – | Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Blue spruce, White pine, Leyland cypress, Arizona cypress | Yes | Yes | No | Cards accepted |
| Hidden Lake Christmas Tree Farm | Port Republic, MD | – | Norway spruce, White pine | – | – | – | Cards accepted |
| Linden Hill Christmas Tree Farm | Upper Marlboro, MD | – | – | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cash or check |
| Loudoun Nursery | Purcellville, VA | – | Blue spruce, Norway spruce, Concolor fir, Canaan fir, Korean fir, Corkbark fir | – | – | Leashed | – |
| Mayne's Tree Farm | Buckeystown, MD | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm | Round Hill, VA | – | Norway spruce, Concolor fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
| Milltown Creek Tree Farms | Lovettsville, VA | – | Blue spruce, Meyer spruce, White spruce, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Scotch pine, White pine | Yes | – | No | Cash or check |
| Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm | Berryville, VA | – | Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Norway spruce, Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Naughty Pine Nursery | Dickerson, MD | $80–$600, by size (2025) | Douglas fir, Norway spruce | Yes | – | Leashed | Cash or check |
| Scrivener's Choose and Cut Christmas Trees | Prince Frederick, MD | – | Norway spruce, White spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Sewell's Farm | Taneytown, MD | – | Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Blue spruce, White pine | Yes | Yes | No | Cards accepted |
| Snickers Gap Tree Farm | Round Hill, VA | – | Douglas fir, Blue spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms | Sykesville, MD | $90–$290, by size (2026) | Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Canaan fir, Nordmann fir, Korean fir, Concolor fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
Where to cut a tree near DC
The cut-your-own farms around Washington are spread across Loudoun, Fauquier and Clarke County in Northern Virginia and across Frederick, Montgomery, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel County in Maryland. The Virginia farms tend to sit in rolling hunt country west of Leesburg and Warrenton, while the Maryland farms run from the Frederick area down to Southern Maryland.
Which trees grow here
The most common trees at the farms we list around Washington are Norway spruce, blue spruce and concolor fir. Each listing shows which trees you can cut yourself. See our guide to Christmas tree types to compare them.
Tips for a DC-area tree trip
Weekend traffic on I-66, I-270 and Route 7 can be heavy after Thanksgiving, so leave early. Smaller farms often sell out of their best trees by the second weekend of December, and some open only on weekends.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near DC?
Among the 3 farms near DC that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $80, and the typical starting price is $90 (2025 and 2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Naughty Pine Nursery. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near DC have?
The most common trees at farms near DC are Norway spruce (10 farms), blue spruce (9 farms), concolor fir (9 farms) and Douglas fir (9 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 DC provide saws?
Yes, at 13 of the 21 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 9 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 DC?
7 farms near DC say leashed dogs are welcome: A Snowball's Chance Tree Farm, Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm, Davidson Christmas Tree Farm, Linden Hill Christmas Tree Farm and Loudoun Nursery, among others. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
Do I need a reservation to cut a tree near DC?
Most farms are first come, first served, but 2 farms near DC require you to book a time slot: Butler's Orchard and Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm.
When do Christmas tree farms near DC open?
6 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 14. 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.