Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Montgomery County: 2024 Guide

BETHESDA, MD — If you’re planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it’s a good idea to scope out what will be available from Montgomery County-area tree growers.

There are more than 16,000 Christmas tree farms in the United States, stretching over 292,050 acres, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Larger tree farms control about 75 percent of the supply, but if you’re interested in supporting a local business this holiday season, here are some places to chop or pick out a tree within driving distance of your house:

• Butler's Orchard: The Butler Family, 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, 301-428-0444. Through Dec. 24, Butler’s Orchard offers customers two options for Douglas and Canaan firs: Cut your own or pre-cut trees. Cut your own trees are by reservation only and available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., last entry at 4:30 p.m. (noon-6 p.m. on Fridays, last entry at 4:30 p.m.) All trees are $89.95 plus tax; the fee includes shaking, bailing, and the staff tieing the tree to your vehicle. Bring a saw from home. Pre-cut trees: Available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday in the Farm Park: Free Admission Saturday-Sunday: $5/car. Trees are individually priced by variety and height, will be tagged. Santa will visit Butler’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 15. Admission: $5/car.

• J. R. Wright & Sons: 12621 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring; phone: (301) 622-2119. For a freshly cut, reasonably priced selection of wreaths, roping, and trees, J. R. Wright & Sons is where you’ll want to be. Serving the area for more than 40 years, this nursery and garden is marked by a staff that is warm, personable, and ready to assist its customers. While you’re picking out the perfect tree, also shop some of J. R. Wright & Son’s farmers market produce for ingredients on your holiday grocery list.
• Naughty Pine Nursery: 18200 Elmer School Road, Dickerson; Phone: (301) 842-7075. Email: office@npnursery.com. Naughty Pine Nursery has a selection of Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, and Norway Spruce trees that are split into cost categories by height, allowing you to chop down a tree at your desired price point. They also sell seasoned oak firewood to keep your hearth burning brightly throughout the holidays. Click here for a map and directions. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving, then weekends only through Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for current open hours, days and dates., and they accept cash or check for payment. No appointment necessary.
• Meadow Farms Nurseries - Precut Christmas trees,15930 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville (The Germantown location has closed). Phone: 301-384-3730. Hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

And there are always pre-cut trees at home improvement stores and tree lots around the area. Here are a few suggestions:

• Home Depot: 7111 Westlake Terrace, Bethesda; 15740 Shady Grove, Gaithersburg; 14000 Georgia Ave., Aspen Hill; 21010 Frederick Road, Germantown; 2300 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring
• Lowe's: 40 Market St., Gaithersburg
  
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Seasonal Lot, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, opens for the season Nov. 29 through Dec. 15; hours 3 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Reserve a time slot by calling ahead. For current hours and availability check online or call (301) 840-1407. Cash and check accepted.

Recent data from the American Christmas Tree Association’s 2024 Consumer Report shows 99 percent of survey respondents intend to display at least one Christmas tree in their homes this year, and among them, 22 percent will opt for a live tree.