Connecticut's Top Christmas Tree Farms for the Holidays
'Tis the season to pick the perfect Christmas Tree! Connecticut has some of the best Christmas Tree Farms around. With so many to choose from, we've rounded up the best so you can find the ideal tree for your home this holiday season.
Evergreen Acres Tree Farm and Nursery, Colchester, CT
Evergreen Acres has your tree and shrub needs sorted all year round, but their offerings at Christmastime are perhaps the highlight of the year. This Christmas tree farm has a downright jolly atmosphere, as the family-owned and operated business grows a great selection of perfect trees to decorate your home. Evergreen Acres also sells wreaths and other Christmas decorations.
Fairview Tree Farm, Shelton, CT
This cozy tree farm will have you in a spirited mood after your visit. Enjoy a hayride with Santa Claus, purchase ornaments, and cut your own Christmas tree (or pick up a freshly cut tree). In their shop, enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and freshly baked doughnuts. Well behaved dogs are also welcome to join families in picking a tree.
Maple Lane Farms, Preston, CT
Walk throughout Maple Lane Farms’ extensive grounds to select and cut down your own Christmas tree. Depending on your preference, select from balsam fir or Fraser fir. If you don’t have your own, Maple Lane Farms can lend you a saw and help with baling. They also offer wreaths, kissing balls, garland, and tree stands.
Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT
Broken Arrow Nursery is open all year round selling hard to find plant species and cultivars, but at Christmas, it turns into a winter wonderland. Choose your perfect tree from 20 acres of trees on-site or opt to purchase a pre-cut tree ranging in size from table-top to 10-foot giants. Handmade wreaths are available and custom orders can be filled for a completely unique wreath. Centerpieces and other decorations are also available on-site.
Angevine Farm, LLC, Warren, CT
Cut your own Christmas tree or choose a pre-cut fresh Christmas tree in a variety of sizes at Angevine Farm. Depending on your decorating preference, Angevine grows blue spruce, Fraser fir, balsam fir, white pine, and several other species of evergreen trees. In addition, their Christmas Barn Gift Shop sells ornaments, lights, decorations, and local products that make great gifts.
Maple Hollow Tree Farm, New Hartford, CT
Maple Hollow Tree Farm sells perfectly trimmed pre-cut and cut your own Christmas trees. For further decorations, they also sell artfully designed wreaths and evergreen arrangements. There is a holiday shop on-site for a variety of other decorations and gifts. Do note that Maple Hollow Tree Farm has a limited season, so be sure to purchase your tree between the day after Thanksgiving to early December to avoid disappointment.
Miller Tree Farm, Durham, CT
Step into the Christmas spirit at Miller Tree Farm and explore a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, fragrant evergreens, and unique holiday decorations! From the lush Colorado blue spruce to the rare and exotic varieties, this family-owned farm has something for all. Shop the Christmas shop for wreaths, garlands, and handmade items to make your holidays extra special.
Joseph’s Tree Farm, Hamden, CT
Joseph’s Tree Farm has been growing beautiful Christmas trees for Hamden and the surrounding towns for more than 25 years. In addition to beautiful trees, visitors will find a wide selection of wreaths, garland, and other evergreen decorations. To make your home toasty this holiday season, Joseph’s Tree Farms also sells firewood.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Evergreen Acres Tree Farm and Nursery: This family-owned farm offers a wide selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, and decorations, with a festive atmosphere during the holiday season.
- Fairview Tree Farm: Provides a spirited experience with options to cut your own tree or select a pre-cut one, along with hayrides with Santa, hot beverages, doughnuts, and a welcoming policy for dogs.
- Maple Lane Farms: Allows visitors to cut down their preferred balsam fir or Fraser fir, with tools and assistance provided. They also sell wreaths, garland, and tree stands.
- Broken Arrow Nursery: Known for its unique plant species, the nursery transforms into a holiday destination offering both on-site and pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, centerpieces, and decorations.
- Angevine Farm, LLC: Offers both cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees in various species. The Christmas Barn Gift Shop features ornaments, lights, and local products.
- Maple Hollow Tree Farm: Sells pre-cut and cut-your-own trees, wreaths, and evergreen arrangements. The farm operates a holiday shop but has a limited season from the day after Thanksgiving to early December.
- Miller Tree Farm: Immerses visitors in a winter wonderland with a variety of Christmas trees and holiday decorations. The farm also sells wreaths, garlands, and handmade items in its Christmas shop.
- Joseph’s Tree Farm: With over 25 years in business, the farm offers a variety of Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, and sells firewood for a cozy holiday.