Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Tampa & Orlando
5 farms in Central Florida where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree, within reach of both Tampa and Orlando. Florida has few cut-your-own farms, so these are worth knowing about. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source.
- cut-your-own farms
- 5
- lowest starting price (2025)
- $45
- most common tree
- Sand pine
- with hayrides or wagons
- 3
Lake County, FL 2 farms
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Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
A small farm near Howey-in-the-Hills where you can cut your own Southern red cedar or Arizona blue cypress, or pick from a single shipment of North Carolina Fraser firs, with handmade wreaths and pottery on site.
- Southern red cedar
- Arizona cypress
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Santa's Christmas Tree Forest
from $45Eustis, FL
A long-running Lake County farm with 17 acres of Florida-grown sand pine, red cedar and Arizona cypress to cut yourself, plus hayrides, a petting zoo, Santa visits and a barn shop of handmade ornaments.
- Sand pine
- Southern red cedar
- Arizona cypress
Pasco County, FL 2 farms
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Dade City, FL
A long-running family tree farm north of Dade City where visitors roam roughly 65 acres of Florida-grown sand pine and southern red cedar, with a barn gift shop, a kids' train and a concession stand on weekends.
- Sand pine
- Southern red cedar
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Dade City, FL
A family farm outside Dade City, run by the Lay family, where you cut a Florida-grown sand pine, red cedar or Carolina Sapphire cypress with staff on hand to help with the saw.
- Sand pine
- Eastern red cedar
- Carolina Sapphire cypress
Polk County, FL 1 farm
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Winter Haven, FL
A young family-built Christmas tree farm in Winter Haven where you saw your own sand pine, Carolina Sapphire, Arizona cypress or red cedar, then stay for Santa, a hayride down Candy Cane Lane and treats from the farm bakery.
- Sand pine
- Carolina Sapphire cypress
- Arizona cypress
- Eastern red cedar
Compare Christmas tree farms near Tampa and Orlando
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas at Stanley Park | Winter Haven, FL | – | Sand pine, Carolina Sapphire cypress, Arizona cypress, Eastern red cedar | Yes | – | – | – |
| Ergle Christmas Tree Farm | Dade City, FL | – | Sand pine, Southern red cedar | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Lazy Lay Acres Christmas Tree Farm | Dade City, FL | – | Sand pine, Eastern red cedar, Carolina Sapphire cypress | Yes | – | – | – |
| Misty Mountain Christmas Tree Farm | Howey-in-the-Hills, FL | – | Southern red cedar, Arizona cypress | Yes | – | – | – |
| Santa's Christmas Tree Forest | Eustis, FL | $45 per tree (2025) | Sand pine, Southern red cedar, Arizona cypress | Yes | Yes | Leashed | Cards accepted |
Cutting a Christmas tree in Florida
Classic Christmas trees like Fraser fir cannot grow in Florida's climate, so the state's cut-your-own farms grow trees that tolerate heat and sandy soil: sand pine, red cedar, Arizona cypress and Carolina Sapphire. The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Sand pine, Arizona cypress and southern red cedar. Most farms also sell pre-cut firs shipped in from the north for anyone who wants a traditional tree.
Where the farms are
There are no cut-your-own farms in Tampa or Orlando themselves. The farms on our list are in Pasco County north of Tampa, in Lake County northwest of Orlando and in Polk County between the two cities.
Tips for a Florida tree trip
A Florida-grown tree dries out faster in warm weather, so get it into water quickly and keep the stand full. Our guide to keeping a tree fresh explains how. Several Florida farms charge admission or run holiday events on weekends, so check each listing before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near Tampa and Orlando?
Among the 1 farm near Tampa and Orlando that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $45 (2025 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Santa's Christmas Tree Forest. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Tampa and Orlando have?
The most common trees at farms near Tampa and Orlando are sand pine (4 farms), Arizona cypress (3 farms), southern red cedar (3 farms) and Carolina Sapphire cypress (2 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 Tampa and Orlando provide saws?
Yes, at 5 of the 5 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 2 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 Tampa and Orlando?
1 farm near Tampa and Orlando says leashed dogs are welcome: Santa's Christmas Tree Forest. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
When do Christmas tree farms near Tampa and Orlando open?
1 farm has posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Sunday, November 22. 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.