Sure you can head to a local shop and pick out a Christmas tree in a short amount of time, but why not make a day out of it by visiting a New Jersey farm to cut your own? Gather up the family, leave Staten Island for the day and head over to one of the many Christmas tree farms in New Jersey and enjoy some holiday fun walking through a winter wonderland! Cut your own tree – or pick out a pre-cut beauty – and indulge in decadent hot chocolate as you enjoy the spirit of the season. Be sure to stop by a local holiday fair on your way home!
Know before you go! Get some helpful tips on caring for a real Christmas tree from the National Christmas Tree Association.
Be sure to check each farm for availability before you go.
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in NJ
1. Ann Ellen Tree Farm & Shop
114 Daum Road, Manalapan
732-786-9277
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Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday until Nov. 10. Nov. 11 to Jan. 1, 9am-8pm daily. Cut-your-own fields close at 4pm.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 50 minutes
Located on 50 acres, this Christmas tree farm in NJ is home to thousands of trees of several different varieties. After picking your tree, visit with farm animals and shop for Christmas decorations including wreaths and ornaments.
2. Bear Swamp Farm
81 Otterhole Road, Milford
973-697-2541
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Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 24. Hours TBA
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
This quaint Christmas tree farm in NJ is organic, and lets visitors cut their own tree or purchase one pre-cut.
3. Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm
35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury
609-799-1855
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Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 24; Hours TBA
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 50 minutes
Choose from Douglas, white and fraser firs, as well as blue and Norway spruces. Saws, rope and netting are available for free.
4. Bullock Farms
83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge
609-758-8726
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Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 24. Hours TBA.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
A mainstay in the area since 1860, this 100-acre farm located in central New Jersey specializes in cut-your-own trees, bagged feed and straw. There’s also a craft and gift shop on site.
5. Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm
231 Adamic Hill Road, Milford
908-995-4365
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Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 24. Hours TBA.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1.5 hours
Cut-your-own Christmas tree in NJ at this veteran-owned 40-acre farm. Decorated wreaths, grave blankets, roping and holiday decorations are for sale.
6. Cherryville Farms
352 Quakertown Road, Pittstown
908-806-4580
Hours: Tree season opens Nov. 24. Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-4:30pm.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Staff will cut your chosen tree, or you can cut your own. Hand saws are available, or you can bring your own to this local farm.
7. Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick
732-821-9494
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Hours: 10am-4:30pm, daily except closed on Mondays. Trees will be available from Thanksgiving week through Christmas Eve.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 45 minutes
Browse 35 acres of farmland to choose from Colorado blue and Norway spruces, and Douglas and Concolor firs. Pre-cut Fraser firs are available for sale. There is also an on-site farmer’s market that carries seasonal produce.
8. Habiak Farms
317 Deans Rhode Hall Road, South Brunswick Township
908-917-6388
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Hours: Weekends, 9am-5pm. Trees available end of November-December.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Pick your own tree, or choose from a selection of pre-cut trees. The farm also sells wreaths, grave blankets and kissing balls.
9. Keris Tree Farm
848 Route 524, Allentown
609-259-0720
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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm, Nov. 18-Dec. 24
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Have a favorite kind of Christmas tree? You’ll find it here at this 24-acre cut your own Christmas tree farm in NJ. Choose from trees by the foto, balled trees, fresh pre-cut Canadian balsam and Fraser Fir, and lots of seasonal greenery. There is also a Christmas Shop that features hand-made ornaments, artisan crafts, Fontanini Nativity sets, wreaths and more.
10. Lazy Susan Tree Farm
184 Sharon Road, Robbinsville
609-529-8379
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Hours: TBA
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
This farm usually has a visit from Santa on select days (check the website for updates). Choose from fresh cut Douglas, balsam and concolor firs. The farm also sells its own home-made soy candles with wax made from American-grown soybeans, all available in a variety of holiday scents and colors.
11. Patterson Greenhouses
636 Adelphia Road, Freehold
732-431-5271
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Hours: TBA
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Prices: Roughly $13 per foot.
More than 10 acres of trees that you can cut or have professionally dug. Starting Nov. 27, you can tag your tree and come back to pick it up any time until Dec. 23. Also for sale oare wreaths, grave blankets, swags, sprays, and roping.
12. Picea Acres
50 S New Prospect Road, Jackson Township
732-370-8733
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm; weekends, 9am-5pm. Tree season is open after Thanksgiving Day and ends when the farm sells out.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Along with a large selection of trees, the farm sells handmade and fresh-cut wreaths and grave blankets. Roping for the tree is available.
13. Simonson Farms
118-260 Dey Road, Cranbury
609-799-0140
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Hours: TBA
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
Head to this third-generation cut your own Christmas tree farm in NJ to choose from pre-cut, choose-and-cut, balled and burlap trees.
14. The Evergreen Farm
4 Bass Lane, Lebanon
908-236-9550
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Hours: To be announced.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1 hour
A 12-acre farm with Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, porch pots, accessories and stands for sale. Pre-tagging is permitted starting Nov.1st.
15. Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm
246 County Road 519, Belvidere
908-475-4508
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Hours: Tree season begins Nov. 24, 8am-4:30pm. After that, Monday-Friday, 10am-4:30pm.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1.5 hours
A favorite cut-your-own Christmas tree farm in NJ since 1958, Wyckoff has more than 5,000 trees available. Wreaths, grave blankets, green décor, and more also for sale.
16. Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm
77 Jackson Valley Rd., Washington
908-835-0557
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Hours: Nov. 24-Dec. 23, Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm.
Approximate drive from Staten Island: 1.5 hours
Browse thousands of Christmas trees of all kinds, and enjoy a free wagon ride. Choose and cut your own fresh Christmas tree from one of the largest selections of Christmas Trees in the Tri-State area.
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