Where to get your real Tree
Most families have their special family traditions when it comes to the Holidays and for many that includes cutting your very own Christmas Tree. The experience itself makes memories to cherish. We compiled a list of some of the Tree farms around the area you can try including some I went to as a kid myself with my family.
Adams Tree Farm
335481 7th Line, Amaranth
Unfortunately, We are Unable to Provide Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider and Christmas Gift Store Will Not be Open This Year Adams
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Horton's Kennedy Farm - My all time family fav is unfortunately taking the year off
Wander through 20 acres of plantation in secluded rolling hills and pick your tree from a large selection. They carry extra-tall spruce perfect for high ceilings or foyers. Warm up around the bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks from the old barn kitchen. Free hayrides, free hot chocolate, bonfire, tree baling, fresh boughs for sale. Hortons
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Blackstock Christmas Tree
4060 Mountjoy Road, Oshawa
905-439-9253
The Blackstock Tree Farm provides beautiful Christmas Trees including Fir Christmas Trees and Spruce Christmas Trees. Blackstock
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Clembrook Christmas Farm
4231 Derry Road West, Milton
This year we will be selling cut your own & pre cut trees, wreaths, stands, tree lift and bags only.
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Drysdale Tree Farm
6635 Simcoe County Road 56, Egbert
705-424-9719
Unfortunately due to COVID-19, we will not be offering visits with Santa, horse drawn wagon rides, train rides, or marshmallow roasting this year. We will still have our cut-your-own and pre-cut trees available for purchase, as well as our Evergreen Store for all of your holiday gift and décor needs. While things will be different this year, we are looking forward to being a continued part of your family's Christmas traditions. Drysdale
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Fandango Tree Farm
954208 7th Line, Mono
416-970-5473
We are a family owned and operated Christmas tree farm in Hockley Valley.
We offer a variety of services including retail cut-your-own, corporate tree installation and decorating as well as wholesale sales to retail and fundraising tree lots. Fandango
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MacPherson Christmas Tree Farm
17422 Highway 48, Stouffville
905-717-0499
We are pleased to say we will be open for the 2020 Christmas seasons to cut your own tree and pre-cut Christmas Trees. We officially open on November 28th, 2020, at 9am. MacPherson
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Middleton Tree Farm
16210 Ninth Line, Ballantrae
905-473-3648
We welcome you to take a walk through our trails, or feel free to bring the toboggan. Just be sure to dress warm! Easy access to the trees- great for seniors and families with small children. Middleton
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Rudolph's Tree Farm
North on Airport Road
You can harvest your own Balsam fir or Spruce. You can also purchase pre selected "ready to go" large premium trees. Open Saturdays & Sundays from 9am until dark starting last weekend in November. Rudolphs
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Spademan Tree Farm
545 Regional Road 21, Port Perry
At Spademan Christmas Tree Farm, you can cut your own tree or choose from our beautiful pre-cuts.
We grow a variety of species. Enjoy searching for your perfect tree in fields of SPRUCE, WHITE PINE, BALSAM, AND FRASER FIR. Our trees are naturally grown without the use of pesticides or any other chemicals. We provide hand saws or you are welcome to bring your own.
Motorized saws are not permitted. Spademan
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Spruce Meadows Christmas Trees
1952 Ainsly Road, Hamilton
Spruce Meadows is a family-run business owned by Andrew and Elvira Badham. Now in our 26th year of operation, we invite you and your family to the farm to choose and cut your perfect Christmas tree. Bring your Christmas spirit and enjoy some old-tyme country charm! Located on 93 acres, the woods, fields and ponds offer the perfect setting for a traditional family Christmas outing. Spruce
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Vivian Plantation
16721 Hwy. #48 Stouffville
Opening day this year is November 28, and we'll be going full blast until Christmas.
Join us at the Plantation to choose a fresh, lush and delightfully scented tree to create an environmentally friendly, natural Christmas setting in your home! Vivian
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Tips on cutting the Tree
Many farmers will ask you to cut your Christmas Tree low to the ground and quickly. When cut low it allows the cut to re-sprout a central leader. This in turns can form another Christmas Tree. You should never push the tree to finish the cut. When you see the tree starting to lean over, finish your cut quickly so it can fall on its own.
Tips on Tree Care
The following suggestions may help keep your tree fresh. Remember, a Christmas tree is a living thing, look after it as you would a cut flower.
- Store the tree outdoors until you are ready to decorate.
-Protect the tree from wind and sun to retain moisture.
-Before you decorate, cut a fresh cut above the original cut. Use a tree stand that is able to hold a good amount of water.
-Depending on the size of the tree, they could drink up to 4 litres of water a day. Check the tree frequently to be sure the water level doesn't drop below the bottom of the tree. If that happens and a seal forms, you will need to make a new cut.
-ALWAYS make sure your tree is far enough away from a heat source like a fireplace, heater and even your TV.
-Never leave the tree lights on when you leave the house or go to bed just to be safe.
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