Cutting your own Christmas tree is one of New England's most beloved holiday traditions. Here's a directory of Connecticut tree farms, organized alphabetically by town.
For generations, Connecticut families have marked the start of the holidays by heading to a local farm, walking the rows, and cutting a fresh tree by hand. Many of the state's farms have been family-run for decades — some for well over a century — and several add hayrides, warming huts, wreaths, and visits from Santa to make a full afternoon of it.
Buying from a Connecticut tree farm means a fresher tree, support for a local family business, and a tradition kids tend to remember long after the needles fall. Most farms open the weekend before or after Thanksgiving and run through mid-to-late December.
A selection of established cut-your-own Christmas tree farms across the state.
Connecticut farms commonly grow:
Run a branch through your hand — needles should hold firmly. Measure your ceiling height first, and check that the trunk base will fit your stand before you cut.
Make a fresh cut across the base before setting it in the stand, keep the reservoir full of water daily, and place the tree away from heat sources to keep it fresh through the season.