Christmas in the Poconos: Farms where you might find your perfect tree
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree. Here is a list of some local farms in the Poconos where you can find that perfect Christmas tree this December.
Old Homestead Tree Farm
Cut your own or select from freshly pre-cut options. Homestead Tree Farm says they have more than 25 tree varieties. They also carry fresh homemade wreaths available in a range of sizes from 10 inches to 3 feet.
Address: 1165 Strohls Valley Road, Lehighton
Prices: $12 for trees under 9 feet
Hours: Monday-Friday noon-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Information: Call 610-681-3276 or visit oldhomestead.com
Howard's Old-Fashioned Christmas Trees and Farm Fresh Eggs
This choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm has pre-cuts Fraser fir, Douglas fir and Concolor fir trees for sale.
Address: 952 Polk Valley Road, Stroudsburg
Hours: Friday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Information: Call 570-421-2217
Hill Farms
This family-run tree farm is celebrating 86 years of holiday traditions. Hill Farms says it takes pride in growing quality Christmas trees such as Fraser, Douglas, Concolor, Nordmann and Turkish fir for wholesale and retail.
Address: 1434 Gilberts Hill Road, Lehighton
Prices: Up to 8 ½ feet, $65; 9 feet or higher, $70-$140
Hours: Open until Dec. 15. Monday-Friday 11a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Information: Call 570-386-2816 or visit hillfarms.com
Pocono Farmstand Nursery
This farmstand says they have everything needed to get set for Christmas such as trees, wreaths, garlands and more.
Address: 3013 PA-611, Tannersville
Prices: Starting at $49.99
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Information: Call 570-629-4344 or visit poconofarmstand.com
Crystal Spring Tree Farm
Crystal Spring has been served the area for more than 50 years. They have a variety of trees in varied sizes and types such as Douglas, Fraser and Concolor fir and more. Cut your own tree or choose from previously cut trees.
Address: 2424 Mahoning Drive, East Lehighton
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: Call 570-818-4198 or visit cstreefarm.com
BJ’s Tree Farm
Find a broad selection of fresh cut and pre-cut Douglas, Fraser, Cannan fir and blue spruce trees ranging from 5 feet to 14 feet high. Customers can also go out into the field, select a tree and cut it down, in heights ranging from 3 feet to 8 feet.
Address: 486 Albert Road, Wind Gap
Hours: Tuesday- Friday 1-4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Information: Call (610) 863-8764 or visit bjtreefarm.com
Palmer Christmas Tree Farm
Most trees here are available in the 7-foot-an- under range. They do have pre-cut Douglas firs 8 feet to 10 feet while supplies last.
Address: 258 Evergreen Road, Mount Bethel
Hours: Through Dec. 13. Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Information: Call (610) 588-0223 or visit palmerchristmastreefarms.com