🌲 20 Christmas Tree Farms Around Rochester

Visiting a Christmas tree farm to cut down your own tree is a festive and memorable holiday tradition for many families. Upon arriving at the tree farm, you’re greeted by the scent of fresh pine needles in the crisp winter air. Rows upon rows of evergreen trees of various types and sizes stretch before you.

Most tree farms open on the weekend before or after Thanksgiving, but some may only accept cash payments.

What is it like to cut your own tree on a farm?

It’s a hands-on, sensory-filled way to choose this festive decoration that, for many, really marks the start of the Christmas season.

You set off into the fields with a handsaw provided by the farm. As you wander between the trees, you assess them from all angles, debating the merits of each one. You search for a tree with the ideal height, shape, and fullness for your home. Kids delight in running through the tree lanes and pointing out their favorites.

When you find that perfect specimen, you get down on the ground and begin sawing through the trunk, the sounds of the saw and voices of other families filling the air. Sap sticks to your hands as you work the saw back and forth. Finally, the tree releases from its base with a satisfying snap.

You bring your prized tree back to the lot, where an attendant helps feed it through a baler that wraps it in twine, making it easier to transport. The tree is tied securely to the roof of your vehicle for the journey home.

Monroe County Christmas Tree Farms

Bauman’s Farm Market, Webster

Cobble Creek Farm, Spencerport

Hellaby Hill Farms, Scottsville

Kunz’s Tree Farm, Webster

Morgan Hill, Scottsville

Stokoe Farms, Scottsville

Wilbert’s Christmas Tree Farm, Webster

Windy Meadow Tree Farm, Brockport

Woody Acres, Penfield

Greater Rochester Tree Farms

The Apple Shed, Newark

Baughman’s Christmas Tree Farm, Geneseo

Bodine’s Tree Farm, Canandaigua

Darling’s Tree Farm, Clifton Springs

Franke Farms, Walworth

Grzenda Farm, Livonia

Holmes Hollow, Victor

McPherson Christmas Tree Farm, LeRoy

Pine Ridge Tree Farm, Newark

Stop 28 Farm and Nursery, Palmyra

Urtz’s Evergreen Trees, Palmyra

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Caring for Your Farm-Grown Christmas Tree

Taking care of your farm-grown Christmas tree is essential to ensure its longevity and keep it looking fresh throughout the holiday season.

16 tips from the National Christmas Tree Association

When a Christmas tree is cut, over half its weight is water. Proper care can help maintain its quality. Here are some tips for caring for your tree:

1. Displaying trees in a stand with water, as in a traditional reservoir, effectively maintains their freshness and minimizes needle loss problems.
2. When displaying trees indoors, it is important to use a stand with enough water-holding capacity for the tree. Stands should ideally provide 1 quart of water for every inch of stem diameter. You may also use specialized devices to help maintain a constant water level in the stand.
3. When using a Christmas tree stand, choose one that fits your tree without whittling the sides of the trunk. Removing the outer layers of wood, which are the most efficient in taking up water, can impede the tree’s ability to absorb moisture.
4. To properly prepare your live Christmas tree for display, you should first make a fresh cut to remove a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk. Be sure to cut the trunk perpendicular to the stem axis and avoid cutting it at an angle or into a v-shape. This will help ensure that the tree is held securely in its stand and receives an ample amount of water throughout the holiday season.
5. It’s a common misconception that drilling a hole in the base of the trunk can improve water uptake. However, this is not true.
6. After bringing the Christmas tree home, placing it in water as soon as possible is crucial. Most tree species can survive 6-8 hours after cutting the trunk and absorbing water. Make sure not to damage or soil the cut surface while moving it. If you need to store the tree for a few days, keep it in a cool place. Finally, place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket full of water to keep it hydrated.

Continue reading the National Christmas Tree Association article for more tips.

Which is your favorite Christmas Tree farm?

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