It’s not too late for people in the Houston area who haven’t decorated their Christmas tree yet and would rather pick, cut down, and decorate their own evergreen this year.
Real Christmas trees, which have been found to be more environmentally friendly than fake trees, alleviate holiday-related mental weariness, and add a natural scent to your home, are grown and sold by a number of nearby farms on Houston’s outskirts. They are also completely biodegradable.
According to a study from West Virginia University, trees help lessen noise and mental strain for shoppers before Christmas, much like the benefits of an urban forest.
Christmas tree farms can be found at the following locations in Houston:
Family Roots TX Christmas Tree Farm in Hockley
About 37 miles northwest of Houston’s downtown is the Family Roots TX Christmas Tree Farmin Hockley. Fresh Virginia pine trees are available at the farm.
Family Roots provides free admission on Thursdays and Fridays, although other tree farms charge admission. The farm is open from Thursday through Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. until December 15.
Family Roots is offering a 10% discount on Christmas trees to all first responders and military members. The farm can be found in Hockley at 19020 Becker Road.
Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Manvel
For those who would rather cut down their own tree, Holiday Acres provides a saw.
Trees on the farm range in height from 5 feet, which costs $58, to 10 feet, which costs $165. Trees nine feet and up have limited availability.
Assistance with tying, bailing, and shaking out loose needles is included in those costs. Customers who purchase Christmas trees are admitted free of charge to the farm. There are measuring sticks, twine, and saws available.
The Leyland Cypress and Arizona Cypress trees were housed in the Mistletoe Farm field, which is now closed for the season.
Martin Farms in Bellville
Martin Farms, roughly 67 miles northwest of downtown Houston, has already had its Christmas trees shorn and topped. The farm sells Virginia pines that are grown on the property as well as Fraser firs that are hauled in from North Carolina.
Harvestable trees will be scarcer than in past years, therefore Martin Farms will send in even more Fraser firs this year.
According to Martin Farms’ website, “two years of severe drought savaged our fields of both full grown and seedlings.” For two consecutive years, hundreds of fully grown trees and nearly every seedling perished.
Although it will take four more years for the seedlings planted in January 2024 to reach the appropriate height, the website notes that the good news is that they have a very high survival rate.
Harvesting of trees started on November 29. Martin Farms, located at 1772 Hwy. 159 in East Bellville, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in Spring
There are still some pine, cypress, and pre-cut fir trees available at the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in the spring. Trees cost between $95 and $379.
Hayrides, food and beverages, tours, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus are among the attractions of Old Time Christmas Tree Farm.
The farm, located at 7632 Spring Cypress Road, sells wreaths, garlands, and other presents. During the Christmas season, admission to the farm is free. In order to cut their own tree, customers must arrive before 5 p.m.
The farm is open weekdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, Santa, food vendors, and attractions are open.
Spring Creek Growers in Magnolia
You can choose between Leyland Cypress trees and traditional Virginia pines at Magnolia’s Spring Creek Growers. According to their website, Spring Creek Growers has won the Grand Champion Christmas Tree of Texas award five times.
Virginia pines range in price from $80 for trees that are 6 feet tall to $308 for trees that are 13 feet tall. The cost of Leyland Cypress trees is between $84 and $230.
To preserve the traditional Christmas tree shape, each tree is hand-sheared and fashioned. A hand saw, a measuring pole, a tree tag, a farm map, and a price guide will be provided to you upon arrival.
In Magnolia, Spring Creek Growers can be found at 23803 Decker Prairie-Rosehill Rd.
Spring Creek Growers will shake, bale, and load the tree onto your vehicle as part of the tree’s payment. Open from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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