Picking and Cutting a Christmas Tree - A Family Event
To extend the experience to a family fun event, you can venture off to a Christmas tree farm that offers sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun.
A fresh-cut Christmas tree not only will bring warmth, beauty and the rich scents of the season to your home, but also will last throughout the holidays if given proper care.
The Selection of a Live Christmas tree |
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When choosing a tree, select one that best suits your needs. Determine where will it be located in the home, and what type of ornaments you have - are they heavy or light? These considerations will help you select the species, the height, shape and density. |
Types of Christmas Trees
Amongst the variety of species of Christmas trees grown in New Jersey, the best choices for needle retention are all the pines;, the Douglas-fir, Concolor, and Fraser Fir are also excellent. The Colorado Blue Spruce is very good, and the Norway and White Spruces are fair.
Listing of New Jersey Christmas Tree Farms
Provided below is a listing of popular Christmas tree farms in New Jersey. While this listing is up to date as of this writing, last minute weather and business conditions at a tree farm may change and it is strongly recommended that you call the farm in advance to confirm their supply, their hours of operation, and whether they are continuing to allow choose-and-cut or just precut trees. Do not drive out there if you can’t reach them by phone!
Northern NJ Christmas Tree Farms |
Augusta
Holiday Tree Farm
973-948-7488
44 Augusta Hill Rd
Species...2,500 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir
They are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to 5PM beginning November 25 through Saturday, December 17 and closed on Sunday December 18th/ They we do not accept credit or debit cards. Directions:Route 80 West to Exit 34B. Rte. 15 North to intersection with Rte. 206 at Ross' Corner/Skyland Park. Straight on Rte. 206N to first left onto Augusta Hill Road. Farm is ½ mi. on left.
Belvidere
Wyckoff's Tree Farm
908-475-4508
249 County Route 519
Opening day is the day after Thanksgiving with a selection of over 5,000 cut your own trees including: Fresh cut and Cut your own Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir Norway Spruce, and White Pine. Hayrides on Weekends, weather permitting
Directions: I-80, exit 12 to Rte 521S to 519S (10 miles from Rte 80), I-78, exit 17 to Rte 31N to Rte 46W to Rte 519S (mile marker 39).
Blairstown
Jolly Holly Christmas Tree Farm
908-362-6327
56 Maple Lane
They
open the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday, December 19, from 11 to 4 p.m.
They feature Norway and Colorado spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir and some Concolors trees that you choose and cut yourself. A great place for tall trees.
Directions: Exit 12 on Rte. 80 W to Blairstown. At traffic light, take Millbrook Rd up hill to Maple Lane. Left on Maple Lane. Farm is on left.
Califon
Alger Tree Farm
908-832-2298
7 Beacon Light Rd
They are open weekends from 8:30am to 4:30pm beginning November 26 through December 18, 2011. They have 6-10 feet Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir trees.
Directions: From Rte. 78 exit 24 (Oldwick) 7 mi. N or Rte. 517. Turn left on Beacon Light Rd. to first house on left.
Flemington
Cherryville Farms
908-806-4580
14 Joe Ent Road
They are open 9AM until dark Friday November 25th, then Saturdays & Sundays November 26th through December 24th.
Species: Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce & Norway Spruce
Features: Tagging, saws & tree wheelers available. Wreaths, Crafts & Refreshments Cut your own, or they’ll cut it for you. -----Tagging, saws & tree wheelers available Wreaths, Crafts & Refreshments.
Directions: Located one mile east of Quakertown on Route 616 (Quakertown Road)
Lebanon
The Evergreen Farm
908-236-9550
4 Bass Lane
They are open 9am until dark, Saturday and Sunday from November 19 till December December 18, 2011
They feature over 500 trees. 6-9 feet, including; Blue Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir.
Directions: Rte. 78 W to Exit 20A ( Lebanon). Turn right at first light onto Rte. 22 W. Turn left (jughandle) at first light ( Round Valley). Go 3.3 mi. on Rte. 629 to Bass Lane OR Rte. 31 N from Flemington to Molasses Hill Rd. Take to end. Turn right onto Rte. 629 to Bass Lane.
Murray Christmas Farm
37 Philhower Rd.
Tewksbury, NJ
908-672-9294
They feature seven varieties of trees including: Douglas Fir, Frasier Fir, Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, White Pine, Vanderwolf Pine and Blue Spruce. A
6 acre farm offering a scenic ride in the country and a personal experience in selecting and cutting your year.
Directions:
From Route 78 West: Take exit 24 for Oldwick and make a right at the light, to head North on Route 523. Make your second left onto Rockaway Rd. Follow Rockaway Rd. to its end in the center of Mountainville. Make a right onto Main St. and a quick left onto Philhower Rd. Follow Philhower to #37 on the right.
Rosemont
Rosemont Tree Farm
Route 519
609-397-1809
They are open begining Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving and then Thursdays through Sundays until Christmas. Hours are 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. They feature 5-9 feet Norway Spruce, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, 5'-9' and some White Pine. Directions: From Flemington - Rte. 12 W to Rte. 523 right onto Rte. 604 to Rte. 519.
Directions: Turn right onto Rte. 519. Farm 300 yards. From Trenton - Rte. 29N thru Lambertville and Stockton. Right onto Rte. 519 1.5 mi. to farm.
Phillipsburg
Perfect Christmas Tree Farm
999 US Highway 22
908-835-7840
They are open the Friday after Thanksgiving and everyday until December 23, 2011. Hours arw Daily: 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM. They have over 42 varieties of common and exotic Christmas trees.They offer Christmas food, drinks, music, decorated house tours, hayrides, wreath making demonstrations, a Craft Show, and Photo with Santa Claus. Directions: From the East take I-78 or US 22 W. In Clinton they become one highway. Coming into Phillipsburg they separate. Get on 22 W. They are 2.4 miles on the right.
Sussex
Shale Hills Farm
98 Pond School Road
973-875-4231
They are open Open Weekends after Thanksgiving from 9:30 am until dark. They have cut-your-own Pines, Firs, and Spruces.
Directions: At intersection of Rtes. 23 or 94 N.-take Rte. 23 N. - 1 1/2 mi. to Double S Diner on left - turn behind Diner on Pond School Rd. - 1.2 mi. to farm - sign.
Washington Township
Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm
71 Jackson Valley Road
908-835-0557
They are open 9am to 4pm, Tuesday through Sundays, from
November 25 to December 23, 2011. A 145 acre farm with 40 acres of planted Christmas trees, including; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine
Directions: From Washington, take Route 31 North 1.5 miles to Jackson Valley Rd./Route 628. Make left. 1200 feet to farm on left. |
Central NJ Christmas Tree Farms |
Cranbury
Barclay's Tree Farm
609-799-1855
35 Orchardside Drive
Weekends 9am-5pm, Nov 26 - Dec 18, 2011.
They havet: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce
Directions: NJTpke Exit 8A, Rt 32 W to Rt 130, So on Rt 130 for 1.5 mi to light at Dey Rd. Right on Dey Rd. 1.5 mi to 1st right - Orchardside Dr. From Rt 1 , East on Scudders Mill Rd 2 mi to left at 5th light onto Dey Rd. 2.3 mi to left onto Orchardside Dr.
Simonson Farms
Dey Road and George Davison Road
609-799-0140
Hours: Monday - Fridays, 12-7pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9-6pm, beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving until decenber 23, 2011.They have over 3,000 trees including; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir
They have two farms where you can cut your own tree. One is located on George Davison road in Cranbury and the other on Dey Road in Cranbury. Trees in these fields are U-cut... that means you have the pleasure of cutting down your own tree. Saws are available if needed. They supply twine and trees can be wrapped for ease of transport.
Directions: From NJ Tpk to Exit 8A. Bear right out of the tolls toward Rte. 535. At traffic light, turn left onto Rte. 535 S. Follow to third traffic light, and turn right onto Rte. 614 (Dey Rd.) west. Straight on 614W 1.9 mi. to U-cut field or 3 miles to retail lot.
Cream Ridge
Bullock Farms
83 Emleys Hill Rd
609-758-8726
They are open
from November 25 to December 23, 2011 from 9am - 5pm Wednesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. They have over 250 treesincluding; Norway Spruce, White Pine, and Douglas-fir.
Directions: From I-195, Exit 16, take Rte. 537 W past Great Adventure. Make 2nd right onto Emleys Hill Rd. Approx. 1 ½ mi., farm on right.
East Brunswick
Giamarese Farms
155 Fresh Pond Rd
732-821-9494
They are open from November 1, 2011 until Friday, December 23, 2011 from 10am until dusk.
They have over 300 trees including; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, and Canaan Fir
Directions: From the New Brunswick Area - take Rte. 1 S to 2nd Milltown exit, which will be Main St. Exit will loop over Rte. 1. Once on Main St., Milltown, count 3 traffic lights from Rte. 1. Make right onto Khulthau Ave, which is 3rd light. Go ¼ mi to split in road. Bear rt. onto Fresh Pond Rd. Go about 2 mi. Farm on right on top of hill at #155.
Farmingdale
Meadowview Farm
60 Birdsall Rd
732-938-7181
They have "choose and cut" only – no precuts.withover 200 treesincluding ; Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir/
Directions: ½ mi. south of Farmingdale on Rte. 524. Left on Birdsall Road. First farm on left.
Manalapan
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm
114 Daum Rd
732-786-9277
They are open daily begining Thanksgiving Weekend through December 23, 2011, 9:00 am to 8 pm daily. They have over 3,000 trees including; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, and Fraser Fir
Directions: Garden State Pkwy Exit 123, Rte. 9 S. to Gordon Corner Rd. exit. Right on Tennent (5.4 mi.) to Daum Rd. NJ Tpk Exit 8, Rte. 33 E (7.9 mi.) left on Woodward Rd. (.4 mi.). First left onto Daum Rd.
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Southern NJ Christmas Tree Farms |
Chesterfield (near Bordentown)
Spruce Goose Christmas Tree Farm
194 Bordentown-Georgetown Rd.(Rte. 545 S)
609-298-2498
They are open daily 9am-5pm, from Saturday November 19, 2011 until December 23, 2011.
They offer trees from table top to 16 feet tall, including Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir, Serbian Spruce, and pre-cut Fraser Fi.
Directions:NJ Tpk. Exit 7 or I-295N Exit 57A, take Rte. 206 N. or Rte. 130 N towards Bordentown, 1st right onto Rte. 545 S. Proceed 4 mi. Farm on right. Or from intersection of Rtes. 537 & 545, take Rte. 545 N 3.5 mi. Farm on left. From McGuire AFB, take Rte. 680 W.
Robbinsville
McLaughlin Tree Farm
1312 Old York Road
609-259-8122
They are open 9am to 5pm, begining Friday, November 25th, and every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday in December until Christmas.
They have over 1,000 trees including; Fraser Fir, Douglas-fir, Canaan Fir, and Scotch Pine. Payment accepted in cash or check only.
Directions: Located on Rte. 539, 2.1 mi. north of Route I-195 (Exit 8). Across from Herbert Road. 3.5 mi north of Allentown and 4 mi. south of Hightstown. Easily accessible from Rtes. 195, 130 & NJ Turnpike via Exit 8.
Wrightstown
Edwards Christmas Tree Farm
338 Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd
609-758-7729
They are open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. from November 25 through December 24, 2011.
They have over
200 trees including; White Pine, Douglas-fir, and Scotch Pine.
They offfer a military discount on tree purchases with a valid military ID.
Directions: From Mt. Holly, take Rte. 537 E. to right at light at Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd. Farm is one mile on right. From Freehold, take Rte. 537 W. to left at light at Jacobstown-Cookstown Rd. Farm is one mile on right.
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