Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Newton: 2024 Guide

NEWTON, MA — 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 Newton 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 Newton:

1. Brooksby Farm: Located on 54 Felton St. in Peabody, the farm that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables from June to February also sells Christmas trees during the holiday season.
2. The Fenway Tree Farm: The lot on 1400 Boylston St. in Boston is filled with holiday greenery seven days per week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3. Hansen's Tree Farm: The Farm located at 1100 North Broadway, Haverhill will begin selling trees on Friday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. by appointment only. On the first two weekends in December, it will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, check, and Venmo payments are accepted.
4. Wakefield-Reading Y Service Club: Located on Hall Park on 465 North Ave., Wakefield, the club sells trees and other Christmas decorations Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. It also has weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

According to PickYourOwnChristmasTree, real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree. At that cost, a typical 7-foot tree would cost about $90.

Years of extreme weather — drought conditions in some parts of the country and excess moisture in others — have affected Christmas tree farms.

This year, attention is focused on the Northeast, where tree farmers are struggling under severe drought conditions that are killing off young trees and could cause future shortages.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, about a fourth of the region was in severe to extreme drought, which hits young trees especially hard. It typically takes a tree seven or eight years to grow to the desirable height for decorating.

“Christmas tree farms in the Northeast have, unfortunately, been hit with drought conditions that will impact the crop for several years to come,” American Christmas Tree Association executive director Jami Warner told CNN.

“While consumers will be able to find their Christmas trees this season, some growers in the Northeast will not be able to harvest as many trees as they have in past non-drought years,” Warner said.