Best Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Austin (2026)
Neighborhood lots, firs delivered to your door, and farms worth making a day of.
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There are two good ways to start Christmas in Austin: grab a tree close to home and spend the afternoon decorating, or drive out to a farm and make the search part of the tradition. This guide covers both, from neighborhood fundraiser lots and fir specialists that deliver to three farms where you can cut your own.
One thing to know before you go: the trees you cut at Central Texas farms are pine or cypress. The Fraser, Noble and Nordmann firs you'll see around town are grown farther north and arrive pre-cut. Stock and hours shift through the season, so call ahead before a special trip.
Austin Christmas Trees at a Glance
| Seller | Area | How to buy | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimist Club of Austin | Central Austin | Pre-cut lot | A classic central tree run that funds youth programs |
| South Austin Optimist Club | South Austin | Pre-cut lot | A neighborhood lot backing youth sports |
| Papa Noel | Seven Austin-area lots | Pre-cut; delivery and setup | Comparing three firs at a lot near home |
| Holiday & Harvest | Barton Creek, Round Rock, Dripping Springs | Pre-cut; delivery and setup | Firs plus wreaths and garland in one stop |
| Brungot Farms | Cedar Park | Pre-cut; delivery and setup | Fraser firs from tabletop size up |
| Scout Troop 155 | Georgetown | Pre-cut lot | An after-work stop that supports Scouts |
| Moon Valley Nurseries | NW Austin, Buda, Dripping Springs | Pre-cut nursery | A fallback if a branch is on your route |
| Colorful Christmas Trees | Southwest Austin | Pre-cut; flocking; delivery | A white or colored flocked tree |
| Shoal Creek Nursery | Allandale | Living and potted | A tree or holiday plant to keep |
| Thompson + Hanson | Kerbey Lane Village | Nursery sales | Noble firs with a garden-shop browse |
| Grigsby Farms | Salado | Pre-cut; delivery and setup | A Fraser fir on a trip up I-35 |
| Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm | Elgin | Cut your own; pre-cut | The classic family farm day |
| Evergreen Farms | Elgin | Cut your own; pre-cut | A slower farm visit with a campfire on weekends |
| Sweet Eats Adventure Farm | Georgetown | Cut your own; pre-cut | A tree plus Santa and farm attractions |
Christmas Tree Lots and Nurseries in Austin
These are the places to pick up a pre-cut tree close to home, from long-running fundraiser lots to fir specialists who'll bring it inside and stand it up for you.
Optimist Club of Austin
2813 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA
The San Gabriel lot is the familiar Austin ritual: walk the rows, pick a tree and have it home the same afternoon. Profits go to youth charities and school groups around Central Texas, which makes it an easy first stop for anyone living near central Austin. Details: 2813 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX 78705. Opens Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, November 22, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 737-206-0746.
South Austin Optimist Club
6001 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA
South Austin's own Optimist lot raises money for youth sports, and it's an easy stop if you live near Menchaca Road or Garrison Park. They'll put a fresh cut on the trunk for free, so have the stand ready when you get home. Details: 6001 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745. 2026 dates not announced yet. A separate club from the San Gabriel lot.
Papa Noel – Loop 360 South
1905 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, USA
With seven lots spread from Cedar Park to Dripping Springs, Papa Noel is the specialist most Austinites can reach without a long drive. Fraser, Noble and Nordmann firs sit side by side, so it's a good place to compare shapes before you commit. Bring your room measurements, and if getting the tree home is the hard part, they offer curbside delivery or full indoor setup. Details: Five lots open November 18–December 23, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily: Bee Cave (3827 RR 620 S), Loop 360 South (1905 S Capital of Texas Hwy), Oak Hill (6117 W US 290), Lakeline (11051 Pecan Park Blvd, Cedar Park) and Dripping Springs (2660 E Hwy 290). The Northland (3305 Northland Dr) and Loop 360 North (7714 1/2 N Capital of Texas Hwy) lots haven't announced Christmas dates yet. 512-200-4088.
Holiday & Harvest – Barton Creek
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Lot B-5, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Holiday & Harvest sets up proper tree tents where you can walk Noble, Nordmann and Douglas firs and leave with a wreath or garland too. You can shop the lot yourself, pick a tree for delivery, or have the crew choose one to your size. Every pickup includes a fresh trunk cut, baling and tie-down. Details: November 20–December 23 or until sold out. Mon–Fri noon–8 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Black Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Card only; leashed dogs welcome. Barton Creek Square (white tent in Lot B5 near AMC), Round Rock Premium Outlets (near Bass Pro Drive) and Dripping Springs (121 E Mercer St). Delivery runs November 21–December 20, with 10% off trees ordered online through November 25 and tree pickup January 2–6. 512-882-9627.
Brungot Farms at Twin Lakes YMCA
204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613, USA
The north side's best bet for a Fraser fir, especially if you want something small. Sizes start at tabletop and go well past ceiling height, and you can see prices online before you leave the house. Despite the name, these are pre-cut trees; delivery comes as a porch drop or full in-home setup. Details: 204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Opens Sunday, November 22. Mon–Thu 3–7:30 p.m.; Fri 3–8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 512-750-4378.
Georgetown Scout Troop 155 Tree Lot
2425 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628, USA
Georgetown households don't need to drive south for a tree. The Williams Drive lot funds the troop's camping and leadership programs, and its weeknight hours make it an easy stop on the way home from work. Details: 2425 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX. November 21–December 18. Wed–Fri 4:30–8 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Moon Valley Nurseries – Northwest Austin
12881 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729, USA
Moon Valley carries Noble, Fraser and Douglas firs in winter, so it's worth a call if one of its three branches is already on your route. Buda is the handy one for anyone coming from south of town. Details: Northwest Austin (12881 Pond Springs Rd), Buda (14620 S IH-35 Frontage Rd) and Dripping Springs (3969 US 290). Branch tree arrivals not announced yet; call your branch.
Colorful Christmas Trees
9600 US-290, Austin, TX 78736, USA
If the tree is part of a look, this is the lot. Pick a natural fir and leave it green, or have it flocked snowy white or in a bolder color. Ask about turnaround time and delivery when you order. Austin's curbside recycling won't take flocked trees, so plan for disposal. Details: 9600 US 290, Austin, TX 78736. Returning for 2026; dates not announced yet. Delivery offered. 512-316-3645.
Shoal Creek Nursery
2710 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78731, USA
The place to start if you want a tree with roots or a small holiday plant for an apartment. The winter range includes living pines and cypresses, Norfolk Island pines and rosemary cones. Pick for where it'll live after Christmas, and the staff can steer you on light and watering. Details: 2710 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78731. Call for current stock and container sizes. 512-458-5909.
Thompson + Hanson, Garden House
1515 W 35th St Bldg b, Austin, TX 78703, USA
A good one if a tree run sounds better paired with a browse through a garden and gift shop. Noble firs go on sale at the nursery once they arrive. Preorders for delivery closed November 6, so call for the arrival date. Details: 1515 W 35th Street, Building B, Austin, TX 78703. 512-220-6243.
Grigsby Farms
917 Hackberry Rd, Salado, TX 76571, USA
About an hour up I-35 in Salado, Grigsby makes sense if you live on the north edge of the metro or already have a Salado day planned. Fraser firs run from tabletop to tall, with handmade wreaths and delivery or setup available. It's a pre-cut lot, not a cut-your-own farm. Details: 917 Hackberry Road, Salado, TX 76571. Pickup starts November 27. Check delivery coverage for your address.
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Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Austin
For the farm trip, wear shoes that can handle a field and leave enough daylight to choose, cut and load without rushing. All three farms provide saws, and each sells pre-cut firs if you'd rather not cut a pine or cypress.
Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm
120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621, USA
Our first pick for a classic family tree-cutting day. Head into the fields for a pine or cypress, or browse pre-cut Fraser firs if that's the shape you want. Kids get a maze, a hay mountain and a playground, and weekends add food vendors and ticketed attractions. Opening weekend is the only chance to cut a tree here before Thanksgiving; if you do, keep the stand topped up, since it has more than a month to go. Details: 120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621. Open November 21–22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed November 23–26; then November 27–December 20, Fri–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Mon–Thu noon–5 p.m. Free entry and parking; paid attractions are extra. Field trees must be at least 4 feet tall. Shaking and baling included; leashed pets welcome. 512-281-5016.
Evergreen Farms
242 Monkey Rd, Elgin, TX 78621, USA
Evergreen is the quieter Elgin farm, good for families who want time to wander. The fields grow Virginia pine and Leyland and Arizona cypress, with pre-cut Fraser and Noble firs as well. There's a playground, a maze and a nature trail, and weekends bring a campfire and concessions for cocoa or marshmallows. Details: 242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621. Opens November 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; then Thu–Fri 2–5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. until sold out. Free entry and parking; no reservation needed. Call for prices. 512-281-4833.
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA
Sweet Eats is the choice when the tree run could turn into a whole family day. Cut a Murray cypress or pick a pre-cut Douglas fir, then decide whether to stay for Santa, reindeer and the rest of the farm. Cutting a tree alone doesn't require admission, so you can keep the trip short. Staff help with cutting and loading; bring your own straps. Details: 14400 E State Highway 29, Georgetown, TX 78626. Opens to the public November 27, daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. until sold out; members get early access November 23–25. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Trees $75–$190; attraction admission is separate.
Before You Buy a Christmas Tree in Austin
| Seller | Tree | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Brungot | Tabletop Fraser fir | From $34.95 |
| Brungot | 4–5 ft Fraser fir | $59.95 |
| Brungot | 6–7 ft Fraser fir | From $109.95 |
| Elgin | 6 ft pine or cypress, cut your own | $95 |
| Elgin | 6–7 ft pre-cut Fraser fir | $129 |
| Grigsby | 6–7 ft premium Fraser fir | $124.95 |
| Sweet Eats | Cut-your-own and pre-cut, assorted sizes | $75–$190 |
Getting it home. Papa Noel, Holiday & Harvest and Brungot all offer a choice between dropping the tree at your door and carrying it inside to set it up, and those are priced differently. Before booking, measure the doorway and ceiling, mention stairs or building rules, and ask whether the crew makes the fresh cut and removes the netting. Want it hauled away in January? Papa Noel and Holiday & Harvest offer removal as a separate booking.
Collecting it yourself? Bring straps or rope. Lot staff will often lift the tree onto your car, but that doesn't always mean they'll tie it down.
Keeping it fresh. Have about half an inch cut straight off the trunk and get it into water quickly. Use a stand that holds roughly a quart of water per inch of trunk width, check the level daily, and keep the tree away from heaters and strong sun. Plain tap water is all it needs.
Recycling after Christmas. City of Austin curbside customers can set natural trees out on their regular composting day after December 25. Remove the stand, lights and decorations, leave the tree unbagged, and cut trees 6 feet or taller in half. Flocked trees aren't accepted. Austin tree recycling details.
Once the tree is up, make a night of it with our Austin Christmas bars and holiday pop-ups guide.
Still planning the season? See our guides to Austin Christmas lights, Christmas markets and where to see Santa in Austin; Sweet Eats is in the Santa guide too.
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