Christmas Tree Lots: Where To Cut, Buy Your Own In Montgomery Co

BETHESDA, MD — What's Christmas without a Christmas tree?

Picking out and buying a Christmas tree has long been a tradition among Montgomery County families. Some buy artificial trees, but for many the tradition of cutting down their own evergreen conifer can't be beat.

There are tree farms all around Montgomery County, according to the Maryland Christmas Tree Association and FindYourOwnChristmasTree.org. Use this guide to find a tree farm near you and check out the interactive map below.

Butler's Orchard — 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown

• Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24
• Contact: 301-428-0444 / info@Butlersorchard.com
• Products/Services: Pre-cut trees, custom wreath design, free hot sider, free baling and shaking

Naughty Pine Nursery — 18200 Elmer School Rd., Dickerson

• Hours: Open through Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Contact: 301-842-7075 / naughtypinenursery@gmail.com
• Products/Services: Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, and Norway Spruce available; $50 for up to 8 ft., $75 for 8-10 ft., $100 for 10-12 ft.

Dan and Bryan Christmas Trees — 4600 Davidson Drive, Chevy Chase

• Hours: Opens Nov. 30 at 2 p.m., then 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Contact: (301) 215-7818
• Products/Services: Locally grown, fresh cut Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, wreaths, roping, and stands

Maryland Gardens Tree & Shrub Farm — 12329 McCrossin Lane, Potomac

• Hours: Every day from 9 a.m. to sundown; well-behaved dogs are welcome
• Contact: (301) 977-3982
• Products/Services: Cut your own tree or buy a tree, like a Fraser Fir, that was shipped from North Carolina

North Star Christmas Trees — 2550 East-West Highway Service Rd., Chevy Chase

• Hours: Open Thanksgiving Day to Dec. 24, noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Eve
• Contact: (301) 933-4833 / info@northstartrees.com
• Products/Services: Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce

Fire Departments:

• Rockville Volunteer Fire Department — 380 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
  • Christmas tree lot opens Saturday, Nov. 30, weekdays from 6 to 9 p.m., weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad — 2400 Arcola Ave., Wheaton
  • Christmas tree lot opens Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. until Christmas Eve or when trees are sold out; 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad — 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda
  • Christmas tree sales start Saturday, Nov. 30; 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Germantown Volunteer Fire Department — 20001 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown
  • 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department — 8001 River Rd., Bethesda
  • Christmas tree lot open through Dec. 23; 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

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