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Delaware's Top Christmas Tree Farms for Festive Fun

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'Tis the season for holiday cheer, and nothing says festive and merry quite like a Christmas tree! Whether you prefer the smell of Fraser Fir or the evergreen scents of Norway Spruce, Delaware has the ideal Christmas tree farm for you. Check out these best Delaware tree farms to start your holiday festivities!


Don’s Tree Farm, Greenwood, DE

Established in 2008 by Don and Peggy Hallowell, Don’t Tree Farm boasts 40 acres of u-pick/they cut Christmas trees. With a variety of trees to choose from, this includes Fraser Fir, Norway spruce, and more. And though trees are available for tagging during the fall season, you must pre-pay. And don’t forget to help others to stay warm this winter by donating hats, scarfs, gloves, or mittens to the farm.       

Coleman’s Tree Farm, Middletown, DE

The first Christmas trees at Coleman were planted in 1955, and more trees have been planted every year. Get a wide selection of Douglas fir, u-pick, pre-cut, and handmade wreaths. Also, the on-site bake shop sells fresh baked goods and hot drinks. And be on the lookout for Santa, as he is said to roam the fields looking for the perfect tree throughout December.

Poynter’s Tree Farm & Christmas Shop, Felton, DE

Head to the Poynter’s Tree Farm and Christmas Shop for all of your holiday goodies! After picking out a tree, make sure you pay a visit to their beautiful Christmas shop. Find all kinds of ornaments, Santa Claus decorations, and an impressive collection of nutcrackers

Turning Pointe Farm, Hartly, DE

Established in 1986 by Tom and Roseann Conlon, the couple intended the farm to be a rural retreat and farming enterprise. The tree farm is, in the couple’s own words, “just one example of what the human spirit can achieve.” Find Colorado blue spruce, white spruce, Norway spruce, eastern white pine, Douglas fir, and Canaan fir. 

McCarthy Tree Farm, Middletown, DE

This is a cut-your-own farm offers bonfire, horses, and the Potter and the Chimney Sweep Gift Shoppes. Cutting your own tree in the field is a family tradition that dates back centuries, so take a step back in time, sit by the warm glow of a campfire, and partake in some hot apple cider. Then, while the Christmas music falls over the farm, you can choose from white pine, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir trees.

Dyer’s Tree Farm, Dover, DE

Established in the early 70's by Pat and Bonnie Dyer, at Dyer's you will find hundreds of Douglas fir, Norway spruces, and blue spruces. Some trees are over 12 feet in tall at this u pick/they cut farm. You can even dig your own tree if you like, and fresh wreaths are available, too. Dyer Farm is a proud member of the Delaware Christmas Tree Growers Association.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Don’s Tree Farm: Offers a u-pick/they-cut service with a variety of trees including Fraser Fir and Norway Spruce. Requires pre-payment for fall tagging and hosts a charity drive for winter clothing donations.
  • Coleman’s Tree Farm: Established in 1955, this farm offers Douglas fir trees, both u-pick and pre-cut, along with handmade wreaths. Features a bake shop with fresh goods and hot drinks, and Santa sightings are common in December.
  • Poynter’s Tree Farm & Christmas Shop: Besides providing a selection of Christmas trees, this farm has a Christmas shop with ornaments, Santa decorations, and nutcrackers.
  • Turning Pointe Farm: Started in 1986, the farm offers a variety of spruces and firs. Described by the owners as a testament to human spirit, it provides a serene setting for tree selection.
  • McCarthy Tree Farm: A cut-your-own farm with a historical family tradition. Offers a bonfire, hot apple cider, and Christmas music ambiance, with available trees including white pine, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir.
  • Dyer’s Tree Farm: Since the early 1970s, this farm has been providing a large selection of Douglas fir, Norway spruce, and blue spruce, some up to 12 feet tall. Offers dig-your-own tree options and fresh wreaths.
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