Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Detroit
17 farms near Detroit where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Lapeer and Monroe County and beyond. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source, with the trees it grows, its prices and its 2026 season dates.
- cut-your-own farms
- 17
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $75
- typical starting price
- $90
- most common tree
- Blue spruce
Oakland County, MI 5 farms
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Oakland Township, MI
A 20-acre family tree farm in northern Oakland Township, tucked between two parks, where every tree is grown on site and hand-trimmed rather than shipped in pre-cut.
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Broadview Christmas Tree Farm
from $90Highland, MI
A family farm in northwest Oakland County that has grown Christmas trees since 1947, with u-cut fir and spruce fields, wagon rides, Santa visits and a warming barn with a gift shop.
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Blue spruce
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Oxford, MI
A choose-and-cut farm in Oxford run by the Genovese family since 1977, with 16 acres of Fraser, concolor and Korean fir up to about 12 feet and custom wreaths made in the barn.
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- Korean fir
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Clarkston, MI
A small landscape and Christmas tree farm in Clarkston that opens its fields for a short Christmas u-cut season on early December weekends, with weekday visits by appointment.
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Highland, MI
A family u-cut farm on Middle Road near the Highland and Hartland line, growing Fraser and concolor fir and blue and Black Hills spruce for more than 30 years, with a pre-cut selection too.
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- Blue spruce
- Black Hills spruce
Washtenaw County, MI 3 farms
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Manchester, MI
A choose-and-cut farm on US-12 in Manchester with seven kinds of fir and spruce, free tractor-and-wagon rides to the fields, a tot lot of tiny trees and a themed warming barn.
- Canaan fir
- Balsam fir
- Concolor fir
- Korean fir
- Blue spruce
- +2 more
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Chelsea, MI
A large u-cut farm west of Ann Arbor with more than 200 acres of Christmas trees, free hay rides to the fields and a heated gift shop in a historic red barn.
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- Canaan fir
- Blue spruce
- Black Hills spruce
- +2 more
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Westman's Tree Farm
from $110Dexter, MI
A family-run u-cut farm north of Dexter, open since 1965, with spruce and fir mostly in the 5- to 8-foot range at one flat price and staff who will help seniors cut and load.
- Norway spruce
- Blue spruce
- Concolor fir
- Canaan fir
- Korean fir
Genesee County, MI 2 farms
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Clio, MI
A cut-your-own farm in Clio, founded by the Runyan family in 1979, with fir, spruce and pine, hayrides, a barrel-train ride, a bonfire and a Christmas shop.
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Goodrich, MI
An 80-acre family u-cut farm near Ortonville State Recreation Area, with eight kinds of fir, pine and spruce, free weekend hayrides and three warming sheds serving cocoa, cider and baked goods.
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Fraser fir
- White pine
- Black Hills spruce
- +3 more
Monroe County, MI 2 farms
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Ida, MI
An 80-acre family tree farm in Ida, run by the Matthes family since 1953, with choose-and-cut pine, spruce and fir, hayrides, a petting zoo and Santa on weekends.
- Fraser fir
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Canaan fir
- Douglas fir
- +2 more
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Ida, MI
A Monroe County nursery founded in 1990 with 14 acres of Christmas trees to roam, nine kinds of fir, pine and spruce, and the option to cut your own tree or have the crew cut it for you.
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Douglas fir
- Fraser fir
- Austrian pine
- +4 more
Lapeer County, MI 1 farm
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Mutch's Hidden Pines
$7/ftLapeer, MI
An 80-acre choose-and-cut farm just south of I-69 in Lapeer with Fraser and Canaan fir and blue spruce up to 14 feet, family wagon rides, Santa visits and a gift barn known for its wreaths.
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Blue spruce
Livingston County, MI 1 farm
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Schell Family Farm
from $75Pinckney, MI
A young family farm on Dexter-Pinckney Road with u-cut fir and spruce at one flat price, a pre-cut lot and a big red barn that also hosts fruit picking, sunflowers and fall events.
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Douglas fir
- Norway spruce
- Blue spruce
Macomb County, MI 1 farm
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Armada, MI
The Armada orchard and cider mill turns into a u-cut tree farm each winter, with wagon rides out to fields of Fraser and concolor fir, spruce and pine and hot cider back at the mill.
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- Blue spruce
- Douglas fir
- Scotch pine
- +1 more
St. Clair County, MI 1 farm
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Goodells, MI
A family-owned choose-and-cut farm in Wales Township west of Port Huron, with pine, spruce and fir spread over about 120 cutting areas, weekend wagon rides and handmade wreaths.
Wayne County, MI 1 farm
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New Boston, MI
A family-owned cut-your-own farm in Huron Township, about five miles south of Detroit Metro Airport, open since 1979 with around 10,000 trees and fresh wreaths.
- Fraser fir
Compare Christmas tree farms near Detroit
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Oaks Christmas Tree Farm | Oakland Township, MI | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill | Armada, MI | – | Fraser fir, Concolor fir, Blue spruce, Douglas fir, Scotch pine, White pine | Yes | Yes | No | – |
| Broadview Christmas Tree Farm | Highland, MI | $90–$175, by size (2026) | Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Blue spruce | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cash or check |
| Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm | Oxford, MI | – | Fraser fir, Concolor fir, Korean fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Centennial Pines Tree Farms | Goodells, MI | – | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Hillside Christmas Tree Farm | Manchester, MI | $10–$12 per foot (2026) | Canaan fir, Balsam fir, Concolor fir, Korean fir, Blue spruce, Black Hills spruce, Serbian spruce | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
| Hodgson Tree Farm | Clarkston, MI | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Huron Christmas Tree Farm | New Boston, MI | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | Cash or check |
| Matthes Tree Farm | Ida, MI | – | Fraser fir, Scotch pine, White pine, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Blue spruce, Norway spruce | Yes | – | – | Cards accepted |
| Middle Road Tree Farm | Highland, MI | – | Fraser fir, Concolor fir, Blue spruce, Black Hills spruce | – | – | – | Cash or check |
| Mutch's Hidden Pines | Lapeer, MI | $7–$13 per foot (2025) | Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Blue spruce | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Runyan's Country Tree Farm | Clio, MI | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ryan's Nursery | Ida, MI | – | Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Austrian pine, Scotch pine, White pine, Black Hills spruce, Blue spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Schell Family Farm | Pinckney, MI | $75 per tree (2025) | Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Blue spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Top Hill Farms | Goodrich, MI | – | Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Fraser fir, White pine, Black Hills spruce, Blue spruce, Norway spruce, Serbian spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Urquhart's Tree Farm | Chelsea, MI | – | Fraser fir, Concolor fir, Canaan fir, Blue spruce, Black Hills spruce, White pine, Noble fir | Yes | – | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Westman's Tree Farm | Dexter, MI | $110 per tree (2025) | Norway spruce, Blue spruce, Concolor fir, Canaan fir, Korean fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
Michigan tree country
Michigan cut the third-most Christmas trees of any state in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, with 1,799,391 trees (USDA NASS), and a good number of its farms are within an hour of Detroit. Oakland County north of the city has the most, with more farms in Macomb County to the northeast, in Washtenaw County around Ann Arbor and in Lapeer and Livingston County farther out.
Which trees grow here
The most common trees at the farms we list around Detroit are Blue spruce, Fraser fir and Canaan fir. See our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Tips for a Detroit tree trip
Most farms here open around Thanksgiving and get busy fast, so check each listing for the farm's own dates. Dress for cold, wet fields and bring cash as a backup.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Detroit?
Among the 3 farms near Detroit that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $75, and the typical starting price is $90 (2025 and 2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Schell Family Farm. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Detroit have?
The most common trees at farms near Detroit are blue spruce (11 farms), Fraser fir (11 farms), Canaan fir (9 farms) and concolor fir (9 farms). Some farms sell part of their range as pre-cut trees, so check each listing. Read our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Do Christmas tree farms near Detroit provide saws?
Yes, at 8 of the 17 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 7 shake and net your tree for you. You can bring your own bow saw, but check the farm's rules first, since some do not allow chainsaws or power tools.
Can I bring my dog to a Christmas tree farm near Detroit?
4 farms near Detroit say leashed dogs are welcome: Broadview Christmas Tree Farm, Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm, Mutch's Hidden Pines and Urquhart's Tree Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near Detroit open?
4 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Friday, November 20. Most of the others say they open around Thanksgiving weekend. Many close once their cuttable trees run out, so the best selection is in late November and early December.
Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.