Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Houston
5 farms around Houston where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Magnolia, Spring, Hockley, Brookshire and Manvel. Every farm is checked against its own website, with the trees it grows, its prices and its 2026 season dates.
- cut-your-own farms
- 5
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $82
- most common tree
- Virginia pine
- with hayrides or wagons
- 3
Harris County, TX 2 farms
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Hockley, TX
A family-run Virginia pine farm northwest of Houston in Hockley, formerly known as High Star Christmas Tree Farm, with more than 30 years of growing behind it and an optional hayride through the fields.
- Virginia pine
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Spring, TX
A family farm in Spring, inside the Houston suburbs, where you cut your own pine or cypress and can add a train ride through the fields, a petting zoo and Santa photos on weekends.
Brazoria County, TX 1 farm
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Manvel, TX
A family tree farm south of Houston in Manvel, planted in 1999 on an old dairy tract, where you cut your own Virginia pine and get a hayride, campfire and a cup of cocoa or mulled cider with your tree.
- Virginia pine
Montgomery County, TX 1 farm
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Spring Creek Growers
from $82Magnolia, TX
A long-running family tree farm in Magnolia growing Virginia pine and Leyland cypress, with antique-tractor hayrides out to the fields, barnyard animals and a bakery in the old farmhouse.
- Virginia pine
- Leyland cypress
Waller County, TX 1 farm
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Brookshire, TX
A large agritourism farm west of Houston in Brookshire that grows Murray cypress for cutting, with farm-staff help at the saw and a holiday evening event, A Berry Merry Christmas, on the same grounds.
- Murray cypress
Compare Christmas tree farms near Houston
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewberry Farm | Brookshire, TX | – | Murray cypress | Yes | Yes | No | – |
| Family Roots TX Christmas Tree Farm | Hockley, TX | $95–$199, by size (2025) | Virginia pine | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Holiday Acres | Manvel, TX | – | Virginia pine | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Old Time Christmas Tree Farm | Spring, TX | – | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Spring Creek Growers | Magnolia, TX | $82–$319, by size (2026) | Virginia pine, Leyland cypress | Yes | Yes | – | – |
Cutting a Christmas tree near Houston
Southeast Texas is too warm for firs, so Houston-area farms grow Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Murray cypress and other Southern trees. The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Virginia pine, Leyland cypress and Murray cypress. Most of the farms are north and northwest of the city, in Harris, Montgomery and Waller County, with one south of the city near Manvel.
Tips for a Houston tree trip
Houston-area farms usually open the weekend before or after Thanksgiving, and popular sizes can sell out early. A Southern tree like Leyland cypress dries quickly, so get it into water right away and keep the stand full (NC State Extension).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Houston?
Among the 2 farms near Houston that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $82 (2025 and 2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Spring Creek Growers. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Houston have?
The most common trees at farms near Houston are Virginia pine (3 farms), Leyland cypress (1 farm) and Murray cypress (1 farm). 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 Houston provide saws?
Yes, at 5 of the 5 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 4 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 Houston?
2 farms near Houston say leashed dogs are welcome: Family Roots TX Christmas Tree Farm and Holiday Acres. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near Houston open?
3 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. 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.