Where to Find the Perfect Christmas Tree, Etc.

Whether you want to cut your own tree or enjoy the convenience of bringing home one baled and ready to unwrap, the county offers an abundance of places for the perfect family activity. Here’s a list:

Arcadia Hollow Alpaca Farm
3824 Grave Run Road, Manchester; 410-374-6649; www.arcadiaalpaca.com
Open weekends only. November 25, 26, 27 and December 3,4,10,11,17,18; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cut your own Fraser Fir 9’-12’. Will also have precut Fraser Fir 8’-9’.

Breezy Trees Farm
2198 Sams Creek Road; Taylorsville; 410-875-0665; www.breezytrees.com
Open November 26 – December 18; Saturday and Sunday- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Features: Douglas Fir 6-12’ and Fraser Fir 6’-10’. Free use of saws. Free tree baling and restrooms available.

Davidson Christmas Tree Farm
1101 Emory Church Road; Upperco; 410-239-6556; www.davidsonchristmastreefarm.com
Open November 19 – December 24; Daily Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m; Closed Thanksgiving Day. Features: Fraser Fir to 17’, Douglas Fir to 10’, Canaan Fir to 10’, Colorado Blue Spruce to 18’, Norway Spruce to 10’, White Pine to 18’, Scotch Pine to 10’. Small quantity of Serbian Spruce and White Spruce to 7’. Also available: Wreaths up to 36”, roping, greens, swags, balled and burlap trees, tree shaking and baling, tree drilling, stands, food, snacks, beverages (hot and cold), assisted cutting and loading, gift shop and restroom facilities. Tractor and wagon runs to fields on weekends and plenty of parking available.

Feldhof Farm
2311 Neudecker Road; Westminster; 410-876-7680
Open December 3 – December 18; Weekends 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Features: 3’-20’ Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce, White Pine, Bosnian Pine, Red Pine, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, other specialty Firs, Spruces and Pines. Also available: Balled and burlap trees, greens, handmade wreaths, baling available and restroom facilities.

Fra-Mar Tree Farm
3601 Shiloh Rd.; Hampstead; 410-374-2868
Open November 26 – December 18; weekends 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features: White Pine 5’-12’, Douglas Fir 4’-6’, Blue Spruce 4’-8’, Fraser Fir 4’-7’.Also available: Baling, assisted loading and saws.

Gaver Tree Farm
5501 Detrick Road; Mt. Airy; 301-865-3515; www.gavertreefarm.com
Open November 25 – December 23; daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.. Features: Colorado Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Concolor Fir and Fraser Fir. Also available: Free shaking and baling, tree hauling, use of saw and drilling. Wreath shop, swags, pine roping, window boughs, greens, bows, tree bags and tree stands.

Harris Farm
312 Ridge Road; Westminster; 410-848-1945
Open November 25 – December 2; daily. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Features: Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir 5’ and up. Also available: Balled and burlap trees, wreaths, roping, holly, cross and candy canes made with fresh greens for door decorations. Baling available.

Hirt Tree Farm
917 Arnold Rd.; Westminster; 410-876-8839
Open Saturday, November 25 – Thursday, December 23; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Features: White Pine 5’-9’, Norway Spruce 5’-12’, Blue Spruce 5’-8’, Canaan Fir 5’-8’, Douglas Fir 5’-12’, Serbian Spruce 7’-10’ and pre-cut Fraser Fir 6’-8’. Also available: Wreaths, roping, swags, holly bundles, greens, balled and burlap trees, baling and tree digging. Hot chocolate and snacks.

Otterdale View Christmas Tree Farm
4364 Middleburg Road; Union Bridge; 410-775-0176; www.otterdaleview.com
Open November 25 – December 18; Thursday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Monday – Wednesday. Features: Scotch Pine, White Pine, Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir and Norway Spruce. All sizes in each variety. Also available: Handmade wreaths in 7 sizes, 12” to 40”, garland, bows, saws, baling and restroom facilities. Complimentary warm apple cider.

Pine Valley Farms
1150 Fannie Dorsey Road; Sykesville; 410-795-8314; www.pinevalleyfarms.com
Open November 19 – December 23; weekdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. except Thanksgiving; Open Thanksgiving 9 a.m. – 3 p.m; open weekends 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features: Cut your own of 200 Blue Spruce 5’-9’, 200 Concolor Fir 5’-8’, 6,000 Douglas Fir 5’-11’, 100 Korean Fir 5’- 8’ and 5,000 Fraser Fir 5’-9’. Retail lot of Fraser Fir up to 10’ and Douglas Fir up to 12’. Fresh wreaths made daily on our farm. Also available: roping, tree stands, tree bags, tree baling, drilling and shaking, crafts, saws and indoor restrooms. Hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot coffee available on weekends. Hand carts to pickup trees.

Putman Tree Farm
316 E. Nicodemus Road; Westminster; 443-244-7972
Open Thanksgiving until Christmas; Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; weekdays by appointment. Features: Douglas Fir, White Pine and White Spruce, 5’-12’. Also available: Baling and saws.

Quality Evergreens
2020 Garrett Road; Manchester; 410-374-1499; www.qualityevergreens.com
Open daily, Thanksgiving – Christmas; Features: Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, White Pine and Scotch Pine. Table tops up to Cathedral height trees. Also available: Complimentary hot drinks, petting zoo and lots of parking. Hot food and Santa Claus visits on weekends. Gift shop, wreaths, roping and live trees to plant are available. Baling, shaking, drilling and loading assistance at no charge. Credit cards accepted. An open house with prizes and specials will be held November 26 and 27.

Sewell’s Farm
3400 Harney Road; Taneytown; 410-756-4397; www.sewellsfarm.com
Open November 19 – December 22; closed Thanksgiving Day; Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features: Douglas Fir 6’-10’, Concolor Fir 6’-10’, White Pine 8’-10’, Blue Spruce 6’-8’, Austrian Pine 6’-8’ and Fraser Fir 6’-12’. Also available: Already cut trees from our other farms; Fraser Fir up to 18’ and other varieties up to 14’. Balled and burlap trees of Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir and White Pine 4’-8’. Wreaths and greens made on the premise. Free tree baling, tree assistance and gift shop. Tree and wreath shipping available. Concessions available on the weekends.

Silver Meadow Farm
6109 Davis Road; Woodbine; 301-829-9198
Open November 26 – December 21; open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Features: White Pine 6’-8’, Blue Spruce 5’-6’ and Douglas Fir 5’-8’. Also available: Saws, baling and shaking available. Digging and balled and burlap trees available.

Snell’s Greenhouses, Inc.
6615 Runkles Road; Mt. Airy; 301-831-5336; www.snellsgreenhouses.com
Open November 25 – December 23; daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features: Douglas Fir 7’-10’, Norway Spruce 7’-10’, and Blue Spruce 6’-8’. Also available: Fresh wreaths, roping and greens. Greenhouse filled with poinsettias in all sizes. Hot chocolate and gravel parking with close access to tree field. Clean restroom and tree baling available.

Thomas Tree Farm
3501 Hanover Pike; Manchester; 410-374-9538; wayne@thomastreefarm.com
Open November 20 – December 24; daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; features Blue Spruce, White Pine, Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir and Fraser Fir. Trees up to 8 feet. Also available: Balled and burlap trees, wreaths, greens, tree bags, free shaking and baling, tree stands, saws, tree drilling and stands, kissing balls, swags, holly, greens, hot food provided on weekends by Boy Scouts and restroom facilities. All major credit cards accepted.

Windswept Farms
3516 Nicholson Road; Westminster; 410-876-3117
Open November 26 – December 18; weekends 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features: Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir 4’-14’. Also available: Free tree baling and tree drilling.

Zepp’s Tree Farm
2814 Old Washington Road; Westminster; 410-857-1016
Open weekends after Thanksgiving; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Features: White Pine, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir and Norway Spruce 5’-14’. Also available: Live balled and burlap trees, netting and wreaths available.