Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Castro Valley, California · Alameda County
A long-running choose-and-cut farm in the East Bay hills just north of Castro Valley, on utility-district land, where pesticide-free pines, firs, cypresses, cedars and redwoods are all sold at a flat price for any size.
Saws, twine and a site map are handed out when you arrive, and you hike the hillside rows to find your tree. Every tree in a species group costs the same no matter its height, so a small tree costs as much as a tall one; the farm asks visitors to choose carefully and leave the young seedlings alone.
The farm grows Monterey pine, Douglas fir, grand and white fir, several cypresses, incense cedar and both coast and Sierra redwoods without pesticides or herbicides. Wreaths, mistletoe, netting and water stands are sold on site. Cash is preferred, though cards and checks are taken. It is open Thursday through Sunday only, so plan around the midweek closure.
At a glance
At Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree, choosing from Monterey pine, Douglas fir, grand fir, concolor fir, Leyland cypress, Monterey cypress, incense cedar, blue cypress, Sierra redwood and coast redwood. Saws are provided. Trees started at $125 in 2026.
- What you can get
- Cut your own
- Trees
- Monterey pine, Douglas fir, Grand fir, Concolor fir, Leyland cypress, Monterey cypress, Incense cedar, Blue cypress, Sierra redwood, Coast redwood
- Price
- $125–$135 per tree (2026). Same price for any size: Monterey pine $124.95; redwood, cypress, cedar, Douglas fir and white fir $134.95; tax not included. Netting $5.
- Season
- Opens Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Hours
- Thursday–Sunday 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; closed Monday–Wednesday (2026).
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Yes: Saws provided
Also at the farm: Wreaths, Tree stands for sale
Address and contact
Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm7001 Miller Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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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.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.