Top 9 Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island

If you’ve never gone to a Christmas tree farm on Long Island to cut your own tree, we really think you should! Those who do it year in and year out will tell you it’s something every child and family should experience at least once. Plus, there’s nothing better than the smell of fresh pine in your home during the holidays. 

Each of these Long Island tree farms has a selection of live Christmas trees and allows you to pick your own tree from its natural setting, cut it down, and cart it home. Species of Christmas trees you can buy on Long Island include beautiful spruces and firs, and they’re all available at these local farms in a range of sizes sure to fit any home. Fraser firs, known for having that classic, full Christmas tree shape, tend to be one of the most popular trees to buy this time of year. Most Christmas tree farms on Long Island are slated to open on Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s a good idea to call to confirm dates and availability before visiting.

New to owning a real Christmas tree? Learn how to care for a real Christmas tree from the National Christmas Tree Association.

Interested in going on a day trip with your family? Check out these Christmas tree farms near NYC, in Westchester, and Rockland.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees on Long Island

1. Elwood Pumpkin Farm 

1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
631-368-8626
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Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am to dark; Monday-Friday, 3pm to dark. Precut lot remains open daily until 7pm. 
Price: Call for information 

A 20-acre farm in western Long Island that offers trees in a variety of sizes. Bring your own saw to cut your tree, or the staff can cut one for you. Pre-cut trees are available. Staff will help you tie your tree to your car (no charge).

2. Matt’s Christmas Tree Farm 

305 Weeks Ave., Manorville
631-875-1465
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Hours: Nov. 26-Dec. 24, Wednesday-Monday, 8am-4:30pm
Price: $14 per foot

Walk through 10,000 trees at this Long Island Christmas tree farm, all ranging in height from 2-foot table toppers to 8-footers. Tree varieties for sale include Norway spruce, blue spruce, white spruce, Serbian spruce, and balsam fir. Bow saws and netting available. After choosing your tree, take a trailer ride back to your car for easy transport. Loading and tying assistance provided. Live trees in pots or burlap balls are also for sale. Staff is also available to dig a tree for you from the field, weather permitting. Candy canes available for kids. Leashed dogs are welcome. Potted trees are also available.

3. Mike’s Christmas Tree Farm 

323 Weeks Ave., Manorville
631-874-3551
Hours: Through Dec. 24: daily, 8am-4:30pm
Price: Trees start at $14 per foot; prices vary by species

There are thousands of trees to choose from at this cut-your-own tree farm, including Norway spruce, white spruce, blue spruce, and others. Fresh wreaths available. Tree wrapping and saws provided. 

4. Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm 

20685 Main Road, Mattituck
631-298-4619 • 631-298-4118
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Hours: Opens in late November; daily, 9am-5pm 
Price: Call for information.

Pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, and crafts are for sale at this Long Island Christmas tree farm. The cut-your-own Douglas firs at this farm range 5 to 9 feet tall. Pre-cut firs are available in 7 to 12 feet. After working up an appetite from choosing and cutting your tree, stop by the farm’s Snack Shed. The menu features snacks and lunch options including hotdogs, pretzels, soup, popcorn, potato chips, candy, cookies, and local clams and oysters. Beverages include hot cocoa, coffee and tea. Ornaments, nutcrackers, tree toppers, and more available in the gift shop. No pets allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Tilden Lane Farm

43 Wyckoff St., Greenlawn
631-533-5960
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Hours: Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, and Dec. 11-12, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm
Price: All trees $75

This year, the farm has a limited supply of cut-your-own trees, so it’s a good idea to go as early as you can. Pre-cut trees are available. The farm is known for its honey. If it’s warm enough outside, you might even be able to see some bees at work! Hand-made wreaths are for sale. 

 

 

 

 

 

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