Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Independence, Missouri · Jackson County
A long-running tree farm and wedding venue north of Blue Springs where families have cut their own Christmas trees for nearly 30 years, with mostly pines and spruce in the fields and imported firs at the lodge.
Staff hand you a bow saw and point you to the field, where only trees tagged with a price and variety may be cut. Personal saws and chainsaws are not allowed. The field mix leans toward white pine, Norway spruce and other pines, and northern firs such as Fraser and balsam are trucked in just before the season for anyone who wants a fir.
There is no charge for admission or parking. White Pine Lodge has indoor restrooms and an accessible paved area, but the field is grass with stumps and dips that get harder going after rain or snow. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Cash and major cards are accepted, and staff can load and tie the tree for a small fee.
At a glance
At Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings you can cut your own Christmas tree. Trees on offer include White pine, Norway spruce, red pine, Austrian pine, Virginia pine, Loblolly pine, pitch pine, ponderosa pine, Fraser fir and balsam fir, some of them sold pre-cut. Saws are provided. Trees were $12–$14 per foot in 2025.
- What you can get
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Trees
- White pine, Norway spruce, Red pine, Austrian pine, Virginia pine, Loblolly pine, Pitch pine, Ponderosa pine, Fraser fir, Balsam fir
- Price
- $12–$14 per foot (2025). Tagged field trees from about 6 to 9 ft, priced by the foot. Imported pre-cut trees $100–$200 depending on size and variety. Loading and tie-down service $10.
- Season
- Opens Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, December 6.
- Hours
- Mostly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on open days; Friday, Dec. 4 only 3–5 p.m. (2026).
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Yes: Saws provided
- Yes: Restrooms
- Yes: Leashed dogs welcome
Address and contact
Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings3022 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
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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.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.
- Fort Osage Christmas Trees (official site, FAQ) (undated (c) 2026)
- Fort Osage Christmas Trees (official site, Pricing) (2025)
- Fort Osage Christmas Trees (official site, Harvest Hours) (2026)
- Fort Osage Christmas Trees (official site, home) (undated (c) 2026)