Area farms ready to help you find a perfect Christmas tree
From cocoa & cookies to gift shops, you’ll find more than firs, too.
Approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. While some purchase pre-cut trees, many choose the fun of finding and cutting down their own tree at a local tree farm.
There are close to 15,000 farms growing Christmas trees across the country, many of them in the Miami Valley. Tall or short, bushy or thin, long needles or short — if you’re ready to start the search for your family’s perfect tree, there are plenty of local farms check out.
CLARK COUNTY Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
■ Location: 9504 Lower Valley Pike, Medway
■ Trees: The cut-your-own field is full of Canaan firs, and the pre-cut trees include Fraser fir, Scotch pine, Douglas fir and Concolor fir.
■ Extras: Gift shop offering unique vintage items. Holiday photo shoots available with the farm photographer. Visit the farm’s alpacas and don’t forget
the hot cocoa bombs.
■ Hours: Visit website or Facebook for updated hours.
■ More info: Visit www. greeneacreschristmastreefarm.com or call 937-849-1486.
Pat’s Christmas Tree Farm
■ Location: 520 Whaley Road, New Carlisle
■ Trees: Canaan and Fraser firs in the cut-your-own field, most cost $80, including shaking
■ Extras: Ha n dmade wreaths and grave blankets available.
■ Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
■ More info: Visit https:// patstrees.com or call 937- 344-0008.
GREENE CO. Country Charm Tree Farm
■ Location: 348 Timothy Lane, Xenia
■ Trees: The fami- ly-owned-and-operated tree farm offers a wide variety of cut-your-own and precut trees. Cut-your-own fir, spruce and pine are $11 per foot. Pre-cut pricing varies by type of tree. Tree shak- ing and baling is included.
■ Extras: Ha n dmade wreaths, swags and grave blankets plus complimentary cookies and hot chocolate.
■ Hours: Tuesday-thursday 2 to 6 p.m., Friday-sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ More info: Visit www. countrycharmtrees.com or call 937-352-6240.
Carl & Dorothy Young’s Christmas Trees
■ Location: 4968 U.S. 68 North, Yellow Springs
■ Trees: The Yellow Springs f arm has more than 27,000 trees includ- ing Canaan fir, white pine, Norway spruce, and Scotch pine. Reservations required for all Christmas tree cus- tomers this year. Cut-yourown trees start at $75.
■ Extras: Will shake, wrap and load trees. Complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn available in the gift shop.
■ Hours: By reservation only
■ More info: Visit www. youngschristmastreefarm. com or call 937-708-6828.
Spring Valley Tree Farm
■ Location: 2462 Cook Road, Spring Valley
■ Trees: Canaan firs are the farm’s most popular trees, but some Norway and white spruce trees are also available for cutting. Pre-cut trees, living trees and small potted trees are also avail- able. Reservations required.
■ Extras: Wreaths, decorated and undecorated, available.
■ Hours: By reservation onlymore info: Visit www.
■ springvalleytreefarmllc.com or call 937-429-1717.
MONTGOMERY CO. A. Brown & Sons Nursery
■ Location: 7701 Salem Ave., Clayton
■ Trees: Cut-your-own Canaan fir, white pine and Norway spruce, most in the 6-to-8-foot range, for $79. Huge selection of large, pre-cut Ohio grown trees — 10-to-13-foot range — prices vary by variety.
■ Extras: Wreaths and fresh roping available
■ Hours: Cut-your-own – Monday-saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Cut Christmas tree lot – Monday-saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
■ More info: Visit https:// brownsnursery.com/ or call 937-836-6445.
Red Barn Tree Farm
■ Location: 990 Soldiers Home Road, Miamisburg
■ Trees: Owners Paul Andrix and Allegra Ray have planted more than 3,200 trees since purchasing the farm two years ago but, due to current low field stock, the Miamisburg farm is going to offer pre-cut blue spruce trees from another tree farm this year.
■ Extras: Garland, wreaths and Christmas crafts available.
■ Hours: Weekends only, 10 a.m. until dusk
■ More info: Visit Red Barn Tree Farm on Face- book or call 937-367-4508.
WARREN CO. Big Tree Plantation
■ Location: 2544 South Waynesville Road, Morrow
■ Trees: Canaan firs are the No. 1 selling cut-your own tree at the Morrow farm with prices starting at $70, increasing with tree height — some up to 18 feet. Pre-cut tree varieties include Fraser and balsam fir, white pine, blue and Black Hills spruce. Live trees are also available.
■ Extras: Christmas Gift Barn includes decorations, wreaths, and unique gifts. The Little Tree Kids Shop has reasonably priced gifts for young shoppers.
■ Hours: For complete list of daily hours for field cutting, tree barn, gift barn and cafe, visit https://bigtreeplantation.com.
■ More info: Visit the website or call 513-836-0975.
Berninger Christmas Trees and Wreaths
■ Location: 1220 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon
■ Trees: For more than a half century, the family-owned business has offered cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees including Scotch pines, white pines and Canaan firs.
■ Extras: Hand-crafted wreaths and pine and cedar garland available.
■ H ours : Open Nov. 25-Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
■ More info: Visit Berninger Trees and Wreaths on Facebook for up-to-date hours or call 513-882-4441.
BUTLER CO. John T. Nieman Nursery
■ Location: 3215 New London Road, Hamilton
■ Trees: The family-run nursery for four generations grows more than 60,000 trees on the 125-acre farm including blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Leland cypress and Canaan fir. Check nursery website for full pricing guide.
■ Extras: The Christmas Barn has wreaths, swags, roping and arrangements as well as complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
■ Hours: Through Dec.23, Monday-saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (field closes at dark but pre-cut lot is lit).
■ More info: Visit www. johnniemannursery.com or call 513-738-1012.