Putman Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Westminster, Maryland · Carroll County
A small weekend choose-and-cut farm north of Westminster in Carroll County, growing Douglas fir, white pine and white spruce for families who want a simple trip into the field.
Bow saws are available, so you can walk the rows and cut your own, and the farm bales trees for free for the ride home. The field holds Douglas fir, white pine and white spruce.
The farm opens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from the weekend after Thanksgiving until just before Christmas. It posts updates on Facebook rather than a full website, so check there or call ahead for current supply.
At a glance
At Putman Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree, choosing from Douglas fir, white pine and white spruce. Saws are provided and the farm shakes and nets your tree.
- What you can get
- Cut your own
- Trees
- Douglas fir, White pine, White spruce
- Season
- In 2025 open Nov 28 through Dec 21, Fridays through Sundays.
- Hours
- Fri-Sun 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (2025).
- Yes: Saws provided
- Yes: Shaking and netting
Address and contact
Putman Tree Farm316 E Nicodemus Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
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.