Where to Find Your Christmas Tree in Cortland County

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree in Cortland County? From family run farms to festive roadside lots stacked with freshly cut evergreens, there’s no shortage of places to find your holiday centerpiece. Whether you’re searching for the freshest Fraser Fir or a picture-perfect pine, Cortland County offers a variety of Christmas tree locations to explore. Before you bundle up and head out, check out these simple, stress-saving tree-hunting tips to make your search merry and bright.

Measure carefully before you pick a tree. Carefully measure where the tree will be going before heading to the tree farm. Leave a minimum of six inches between the top of your tree and the ceiling, or if you plan to add a tree topper, allow at least 12 inches. Don't forget to bring the tape measurer to the farm as well!

Check the tree's freshness. Try to find a tree that is deep green with no brown in sight. Bend a pine needle in half with your fingers; fresh firs should snap, while fresh pines bend and should not break. 

Make sure the tree is not already shedding. No one wants a tree that sheds everywhere. Too many fallen needles, while it is on display in the lot, are probably a sign of an unhealthy Christmas tree. Gently grab the inside of a branch and pull your hand toward you. The needles should stay on the tree.

Check underneath the tree. Check out the bottom of your potential tree for signs of decay. A fresh trunk should have a slight stickiness to it.

Call the locations below first or check the location’s website or Facebook page before heading out, as supplies of mature trees ready for cutting may be limited.

5932 Dog Hollow Road Cuyler, Truxton NY | (607) 842-6890

Pick the perfect tree from over 300 rolling, scenic acres at Dog Hollow Christmas Tree Farm. Open starting November 24 Saturday & Sunday, every weekend through Christmas. Weather permitting, you just might find a horse-drawn sleigh and hot cocoa. December 6 is the first annual Christmas Corgi Meet and Greet at the farm. Corgi puppy owners and Corgi owner friends are invited to come and join in the fun! There will be a photo area, free hot cocoa, and Christmas cookies. Come pick out your Christmas tree and snuggle the fuzziest butts in town. 

5887 State Rt. 281, Homer NY | (607) 749-5551

Find a great selection of fresh-cut local Christmas trees, wreaths and kissing balls at Anderson's Farm Market. While you're there, grab a quart of eggnog and a pie for a tree-trimming snack! Beginning November 30 the lots is open Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm.

5405 Chapman Road, Cortland NY | (607) 345-4199

This family-owned traditional tree farm offers u-cut, pre-cut trees and custom wreaths. Hill of Beans Christmas Tree Farm offers a free craft corner for the kiddies, hot coco, a bonfire warming station and endless photo ops. Don't forget to walk through the decorated tree tunnel! They open November 29 for the season and will remain open weekends, from 10am-4pm, through December 7. 

338 McLean Road, Cortland NY | (607) 662-4632

Stop by Lime Hollow Nature Center beginning Monday, December , to find your perfect tree and beautiful handcrafted decorated wreaths every day, from 10am-4pm. On December 13-14, they will also host a Holiday Market filled with local artists, makers, vendors, and tasty treats from,10am - 4pm.

1291 Parker Street, Marathon NY | (607) 745-4667

Put a little color in your Christmas with a colored live Christmas tree, available in a rainbow of colors, from Pitman's Tree Farm! Or, embrace your inner lumberjack and forge through the forest to fell your own tree! Open on weekends, beginning November 28, from 8am-4pm, through December 21. 

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