Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Milwaukee
14 farms around Milwaukee where you choose and cut your own Christmas tree, in Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Walworth County. 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
- 14
- lowest starting price (2025)
- $40
- typical starting price
- $65
- most common tree
- Balsam fir
Waukesha County, WI 5 farms
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New Berlin, WI
A weekend-only choose-and-cut farm in New Berlin, minutes from Milwaukee's western suburbs, with Scotch and white pine and Canaan and balsam fir and a crew that hauls your tree out for you.
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Canaan fir
- Balsam fir
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Riehle's Tree Farm
from $60Dousman, WI
A family tree farm south of Dousman that has sold Christmas trees for close to 60 years, with a mix of firs, pines and spruces and one flat price for any tree you cut.
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
- White pine
- Red pine
- Blue spruce
- +1 more
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New Berlin, WI
A 10-acre self-cut tree farm in New Berlin run by the family behind Sanfelippo's City Center Market, with Fraser, balsam and Canaan fir and blue spruce in the field.
- Fraser fir
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
- Blue spruce
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SnowKist Trees
from $40Dousman, WI
A long-running family tree farm near School Section Lake outside Dousman with cut-your-own Scotch pine, balsam and Canaan fir at simple prices and tall trees up to 15 feet for big rooms.
- Scotch pine
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
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Zabrowski Family Trees
from $80Hartland, WI
A family choose-and-cut farm on Highway 164 north of Hartland, open just a few days after Thanksgiving, with balsam fir and white spruce up to about nine feet.
- Balsam fir
- White spruce
Ozaukee County, WI 3 farms
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Grafton, WI
A Fraser fir specialist on the Milwaukee River in Grafton with more than 35 acres of cut-your-own trees, a bonfire, free hot chocolate and a holiday gift shop, open only on a handful of weekends.
- Fraser fir
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Stumpf's Tree Farm
from $85Cedarburg, WI
A family-run cut-your-own farm two miles west of downtown Cedarburg, focused on spruces and pines at one flat price, with a heated sales barn and hot apple cider.
- Blue spruce
- Black Hills spruce
- Meyer spruce
- Norway spruce
- Serbian spruce
- +1 more
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Mequon, WI
A family nursery on the north edge of Mequon where you can ride a free hayride out to the balsam and spruce fields, cut your own tree and warm up by a weekend bonfire.
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
Wisconsin 2 farms
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Sugar Creek Tree Farm
from $60Burlington, WI
A 32-acre cut-your-own farm near Alpine Valley outside Burlington, with spruces, firs and pines at simple flat prices by type and pre-cut Fraser firs brought in for the season.
- Blue spruce
- Black Hills spruce
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Scotch pine
- +2 more
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Burlington, WI
A cut-your-own farm about five miles northwest of Burlington, near Alpine Valley, with four firs, three spruces and white pine sold by the foot and a gift shop full of evergreen decor.
- Fraser fir
- Balsam fir
- Concolor fir
- Nordmann fir
- Black Hills spruce
- +3 more
Milwaukee County, WI 1 farm
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Franklin, WI
A 60-acre farm in Franklin, inside Milwaukee County, better known for its fall pumpkins, that opens its fields over Thanksgiving weekend for cut-your-own Scotch pine and balsam and Canaan fir.
- Scotch pine
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
Rock County, WI 1 farm
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Clinton, WI
A Fraser fir farm on the Walworth–Rock county line near Clinton, where a tractor-pulled wagon carries you to the fields and a historic log cabin serves as the gift shop.
- Fraser fir
Walworth County, WI 1 farm
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Country Side Trees
from $70Walworth, WI
A cut-your-own farm north of Walworth, close to the Illinois line, growing seven firs, spruces and pines, with a warm gift shop and a Black Friday tradition of Newfoundland dogs hauling trees to the lot.
- Balsam fir
- Canaan fir
- Blue spruce
- Concolor fir
- Fraser fir
- +2 more
Washington County, WI 1 farm
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West Bend, WI
A small cut-your-own farm in the hills north of West Bend, a mile off Highway 33, where you can cut the tree yourself or have the crew lend a hand.
Compare Christmas tree farms near Milwaukee
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bink's Get Real Christmas Tree Farm | West Bend, WI | $50–$90 per tree (2025) | – | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm | Franklin, WI | – | Scotch pine, Balsam fir, Canaan fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Country Side Trees | Walworth, WI | $70–$175, by size (2025) | Balsam fir, Canaan fir, Blue spruce, Concolor fir, Fraser fir, Scotch pine, White pine | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Out On A Limb Christmas Tree Farm | Clinton, WI | $80–$120, by size (2025) | Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | – |
| Poplar Creek Tree Farm | New Berlin, WI | – | Scotch pine, White pine, Canaan fir, Balsam fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cash or check |
| Riehle's Tree Farm | Dousman, WI | $60 per tree (2025) | Balsam fir, Canaan fir, White pine, Red pine, Blue spruce, Korean fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
| Sandhill Tree Farm | Grafton, WI | – | Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | – |
| Sanfelippo's Christmas Tree Farm | New Berlin, WI | – | Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Canaan fir, Blue spruce | – | – | – | – |
| SnowKist Trees | Dousman, WI | $40–$70 per tree (2025) | Scotch pine, Balsam fir, Canaan fir | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cash or check |
| Stumpf's Tree Farm | Cedarburg, WI | $85 per tree (2025) | Blue spruce, Black Hills spruce, Meyer spruce, Norway spruce, Serbian spruce, Scotch pine | Yes | Yes | No | Cash or check |
| Sugar Creek Tree Farm | Burlington, WI | $60–$85 per tree (2025) | Blue spruce, Black Hills spruce, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Scotch pine, White pine, Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cash or check |
| Trees for Less Nursery | Mequon, WI | – | Balsam fir, Fraser fir | Yes | Yes | – | Cards accepted |
| Valley View Tree Farm | Burlington, WI | $8–$12 per foot (2025) | Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Concolor fir, Nordmann fir, Black Hills spruce, Blue spruce, Norway spruce, White pine | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
| Zabrowski Family Trees | Hartland, WI | $80–$120 per tree (2025) | Balsam fir, White spruce | – | – | – | Cards accepted |
Where to cut a tree near Milwaukee
Wisconsin cut the sixth-most Christmas trees of any state in the 2022 Census of Agriculture (USDA NASS). Around Milwaukee, Waukesha County to the west has the most cut-your-own farms on our list, with more in Ozaukee County to the north and toward Burlington to the southwest. Some of the Burlington-area farms are also on our Chicago page.
Which trees grow here
The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Balsam fir, Canaan fir and Fraser fir. Balsam fir is known for its strong scent. See our guide to Christmas tree types.
Tips for a Milwaukee tree trip
December in southeast Wisconsin is cold and can be snowy, so dress for it. Many farms open the weekend before or after Thanksgiving; check each listing for the farm's own dates.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Milwaukee?
Among the 8 farms near Milwaukee that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $40, and the typical starting price is $65 (2025 prices). The cheapest starting price is at SnowKist Trees. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Milwaukee have?
The most common trees at farms near Milwaukee are balsam fir (9 farms), Canaan fir (7 farms), Fraser fir (7 farms) and blue spruce (6 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 Milwaukee provide saws?
Yes, at 12 of the 14 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 12 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 Milwaukee?
6 farms near Milwaukee say leashed dogs are welcome: Country Side Trees, Out On A Limb Christmas Tree Farm, Poplar Creek Tree Farm, Sandhill Tree Farm and SnowKist Trees, among others. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near Milwaukee open?
2 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. 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.