McBurney Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Grass Valley, California · Nevada County
A Nevada County family tree farm near Cedar Ridge, outside Grass Valley, that has been selling Christmas trees since 1956 and lets you cut your own or have the crew cut one for you.
Each tree carries its own price tag, and the price already includes sales tax and netting. Long-handled hand saws are provided; if you bring your own, let staff know when you arrive. Tree stands, handmade fir and cedar wreaths, mistletoe and holly are sold at the sales shack, and staff will snap a photo of you with your tree.
Pay with cash or a local check. Pets are not allowed during regular hours, though the farm announces occasional dog-walking days in its newsletter. Restrooms are on site, and coffee and grape juice are served on holiday-season weekends.
At a glance
At McBurney Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree. Trees on offer include Nordmann fir, noble fir and giant sequoia, some of them sold pre-cut. Saws are provided. Trees started at $45 in 2026.
- What you can get
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Trees
- Nordmann fir, Noble fir, Giant sequoia
- Price
- From $45, by size (2026). $45 minimum; trees over 4 ft are individually priced on a tag. Sales tax and netting included.
- Season
- The farm says its 2026 season opens Saturday, Sept. 26, with reservations Friday through Monday, and tree cutting open daily from Nov. 20 to Christmas Eve.
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (2026).
- Reservations
- Reservation recommended
- Admission
- $0. Free parking and entry.
- Payment
- Cash or check
- Yes: Saws provided
- Yes: Help cutting and loading
- Yes: Restrooms
- No: Dogs allowed
Also at the farm: Wreaths, Tree stands for sale, Photo spots
Address and contact
McBurney Tree Farm11197 Cedar Ridge Dr
Grass Valley, CA 95945
The farm had not posted 2026 dates when we last checked. Call or check the farm's website or social pages before you drive out.
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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.