Discover the Ideal Christmas Tree in Rhode Island
There are many reasons to get a real Christmas tree this season: It is a tradition that harkens back centuries, it is a sustainable, environmentally-friendly practice, and it supports the local economy. Plus, if you are in Rhode Island, you can choose from approximately 50 farms where real Christmas trees can be chosen, cut, and tagged, and cut. Many facilities also offer fresh roping, swags, and wreaths along with handmade crafts for Christmas, sleigh rides, and more. So come along as we go through our guide to the top Christmas tree farms in Rhode Island!
Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm, Hope, RI
Established in 1850, Henry’s has been in the Christmas tree business for over 50 years. You can choose Fraser fir, white pine, Douglas fir, and Canaan fir. Tagging begins each year on Columbus Day weekend for cut your own, although there are also cut trees. Plus, check out the on-site shop with one of the largest selections of ornaments and rosemary trees in the area.
Pachet Brook Tree Farm, Tiverton, RI
Operated by the same family for over 100 years, Pachet is a "Blue Ribbon" Christmas tree farm. A cut-your-own operation, you can choose from Balsam fir, blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, white pine, and white spruce. Also, find pumpkins, gourds, and Halloween Hayrides throughout the year, as well as arborvitae, a popular landscape evergreen.
Butterfly Farm, Lincoln, RI
Butterfly Farm in Lincoln produces Christmas trees, flowers, and vegetables and is home to Texel sheep, Hereford cattle, and much more. For Christmas trees, guests will mostly find Douglas fir and some Fraser fir.
Big John Leyden’s Tree Farm, Greenwich, RI
With over 100,000 trees and 10 different varieties, Big John’s is, well, big. Varieties include Fraser fir, Douglas fir, blue spruce, and white pine, as well as Arborvitae, but Big John’s only offers tree selection on site, so there is no tagging. Their professionally-trained staff will cut the tree you have selected and bring it to the bailer to be wrapped before loading into your car.
The Farmer’s Daughter, South Kingstown, RI
The family tradition of cutting your Christmas tree is carried on by the Farmer's Daughter as you wander through their extensive tree plantation. Cut your own or choose from complementary tree services, such as shaking and baling and straight bottom cutting. Plus, warm up with fresh, hot apple cider doughnuts and hot chocolate, or sit by the crackling fire pit on weekends.
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