Guide: Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island

Looking for the perfect tree this holiday season? Here is a list of Christmas tree farms across Long Island.

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Nov 21, 2023, 9:30 AM

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Updated 401 days ago

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Guide: Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island

Looking for the perfect tree this holiday season? Here is a list of Christmas tree farms across Long Island. Call ahead or check with each farm as schedules fluctuate.

Before heading to the farm, you should know what type of Christmas tree you are looking for. There are a variety of trees including:

Blue Spruce – a distinctive blue-green color with short, pointy needles.
White Spruce – greener than a Blue Spruce and has short pointy needles.
Norway Spruce – bright green needles and softer compared to other Spruces.
Concolor Firs – known for their scent, this tree has long soft needles with a lighter color underneath.
Fraser Firs – typically not found on Long Island because of the weather. However, they are a dark green-blue color and the needles point upward.
Douglas Fir – one of the most popular Christmas trees, it is typically very full.
Balsam Fir – full and dark green coloring with a slim top, it is similar to the Fraser Firs.
Canaan Fir – Similar to Fraser and Balsam Firs with a dark green coloring, full and slim on top.
White Pine – strong branches and has a bushy look compared to Spruces and Firs.
*Firs typically last longer than Spruces and have a pine-like scent.