Best Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Washington, DC (2026)
Neighborhood lots, garden centers, cut-your-own farms and delivery for the 2026 holidays
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Buying a Christmas tree in DC can be a ten-minute errand or a whole Saturday outside. You can pick one up on Capitol Hill, browse a firefighters' charity lot in Navy Yard, or head into Maryland or Virginia and saw one down yourself. If you've been meaning to visit Evergreen Acres in Nokesville, this is the year: the farm is selling trees for the 36th and final time.
This guide covers the city lots, the garden centers and neighborhood sales just outside DC, six cut-your-own farms and the services that'll carry a tree into your living room. It's about real, cut trees, with a couple of pointers for artificial and living ones.
Tree season starts early here. Gaver Farm and Dreamland open November 21, the National Arboretum sale runs November 27 to December 6, and some city lots have opened the weekend before Thanksgiving. Where a seller hasn't posted its 2026 schedule yet, we've given last year's so you know what to expect, and we'll keep updating dates as Christmas gets closer.
All 22 DC Christmas Tree Sellers at a Glance
| Seller | Area | 2026 dates | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arboretum tree sale | Northeast DC | Nov 27–Dec 6 | Varies |
| Dan & Bryan | Cathedral Heights; Chevy Chase | Usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving | Varies |
| Frager's & Foliage | Capitol Hill | Trees arrive in late fall | Varies |
| Agora Farms at Eastern Market | Capitol Hill | Last year Nov 30–Dec 24 | Varies |
| Ginkgo Gardens | Capitol Hill | Season dates to come | Varies |
| The Salt Line tree lot | Navy Yard | Last year from Nov 22 | Varies |
| The Giving Tree Project | NoMa | Last year from Nov 22 | Varies |
| Cleveland Elementary tree sale | Shaw | Nov 27–29 | Varies |
| Home Depot | Northeast DC | Season dates to come | Lowest-cost option |
| North Star | Chevy Chase; Beltsville; Fort Myer | Chevy Chase usually opens the Wednesday before Thanksgiving | Varies |
| Nalls Produce | Franconia | Season dates to come | Varies |
| Merrifield Garden Center | Falls Church; Fairfax | Season dates to come | Varies |
| Greenstreet Gardens | Alexandria | Season dates to come | Varies |
| Almost Heavenly at North Ridge | Alexandria | Nov 27–Dec 21 | Varies |
| Optimist Club of Arlington | North Arlington | Last year from Nov 28 | Varies |
| Gaver Farm | Mount Airy, MD | Nov 21–Dec 23 | $65–$85 cut your own, plus tax |
| Dreamland | Middletown, MD | Nov 21–Dec 24 | Varies |
| Butler's Orchard | Germantown, MD | Season dates to come | $89.95 plus tax last year |
| Mayne's Tree Farm | Buckeystown, MD | Usually from the Friday after Thanksgiving | Varies |
| Snickers Gap | Round Hill, VA | Opens Nov 27 | Same price up to 7 ft |
| Evergreen Acres | Nokesville, VA | Nov 27–Dec 20 | $110 white pine, $160 Norway spruce, tax included |
| Mike's Hauling Service | DC metro delivery | Book by request | Quote |
Christmas Tree Lots and Garden Centers in Washington, DC
DC's tree shopping clusters on Capitol Hill, with a few charity lots worth crossing town for. The Salt Line and Wunder Garten double as a night out, and both turn up in our DC Christmas bars guide too. The Arboretum's holiday market and the rest of the city's markets are in our DC Christmas markets guide.
National Arboretum Holiday Tree Sale
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
The easiest way to make tree shopping feel like an outing without leaving the District. Almost Heavenly brings pre-cut trees, wreaths and garlands to the grounds, and part of every sale goes back to the Friends of the National Arboretum. Go on December 5 if you can: the holiday market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with local artisans and food trucks, and the tree sale overlaps from 11. You can also pre-order for home delivery or pickup. Details: November 27–29, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; November 30–December 4, 2–7 p.m.; December 5–6, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Northeast DC.
Dan & Bryan Christmas Trees
3810 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
The name Northwest DC grew up with: formerly Sundback Trees, on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, selling Douglas and Fraser firs, wreaths, roping and stands. They grow trees too, and their West Virginia farm supplied the White House Blue Room tree in 2020. There's a second lot in Chevy Chase at 4600 Davidson Drive. Details: Usually opens the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 2 p.m. and stays open daily until sold out; the DC lot runs Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 3810 Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Frager's Garden Center & Foliage
1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The all-in-one Capitol Hill stop: buy the tree, then sort out the stand, lights and decorations before you get home and discover what's missing. Frager's sells fresh-cut trees and greenery, and the Foliage holiday shop next door adds decorations and artificial trees, so treat them as one trip. It's especially handy if this is your first real tree. Details: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 1123 Pennsylvania Avenue SE; the garden entrance is off 12th Street SE by the Exxon station.
Agora Farms at Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The move when a tree is one part of your Saturday rather than the whole plan. Agora Farms is one of the market's farm vendors and sells Christmas trees alongside its usual produce, so you can do the food shopping and grab a tree on the way out. Look outside around 7th and C Streets SE, not in the hall. Details: Last year's tree sales ran November 30 to Christmas Eve, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. 225 7th Street SE.
Ginkgo Gardens
911 11th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
A small Capitol Hill garden shop for anyone who'd rather buy from a neighbor than a big lot. Expect trees, wreaths, greenery, stands and decorations, at fair neighborhood prices. Details: Last year's hours were Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 911 11th Street SE; 202-543-5172.
The Salt Line Christmas Tree Lot
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
The most fun lot in the city. The Salt Line sets up on its Navy Yard patio by the water with Fraser and balsam firs from tabletop size up to 12 feet, and 100% of tree sales go to the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation. Every purchase has come with a free hot cocktail from the Winter Warmers menu, which is a hard perk to beat on a cold night. Details: Last year it opened November 22, Monday–Friday 4–8:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m., until the trees ran out. 79 Potomac Avenue SE.
The Giving Tree Project at Wunder Garten
1101 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
NoMa's neighborhood lot, running at Wunder Garten since 2019. It stocks Fraser, Douglas and balsam firs from tabletop size to 10 feet, staff help with wrapping and loading, and part of each sale supports the h3 Project's outreach to people experiencing homelessness. If you're buying tabletop, make sure it comes with a stand. Details: Last year it opened November 22, Monday–Friday 4–8 p.m. and weekends noon–7 p.m., closed Thanksgiving. 1101 First Street NE.
Cleveland Elementary Tree Sale at Sandlot Uptown
1900 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Three days only, and the best bet in the Shaw and U Street area. Almost Heavenly brings trees to the Sandlot lot for Cleveland Elementary over Thanksgiving weekend, so it suits anyone who wants to get decorating right after the holiday. Details: November 27–29, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 1900 7th Street NW.
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Budget check: The Home Depot at 901 Rhode Island Avenue NE is the price to beat if you can get a tree home yourself. Call 202-526-8760 to check stock first.
Order or check details: Arboretum sale · Dan & Bryan · Frager's · Foliage · Eastern Market · Ginkgo Gardens · Salt Line lot · Giving Tree Project · Cleveland sale
Christmas Tree Lots and Garden Centers in Maryland and Northern Virginia
If you're in the close-in suburbs, or have a car and want more choice, these are a short drive from the District. North Star and the Optimists are dedicated tree sales; the garden centers are better when you've got a longer holiday list.
North Star Christmas Trees
2550 E W Hwy Service Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
The most flexible option around, and the one to start with if you're torn between picking a tree yourself and having it brought over. The Chevy Chase and Beltsville lots give you a free fresh cut, netting and help loading, and leashed dogs are welcome. Delivery comes in two versions: to your door or lobby, or brought inside and installed in your stand. Stands are extra. There's also a lot at the Fort Myer Post Exchange in Arlington, where you don't need a DoD ID to buy, though you'll go through Hatfield Gate with a photo ID. Details: Chevy Chase usually opens the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Monday–Thursday noon–9 p.m., Friday–Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Beltsville runs 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. Both close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 2550 East West Highway Service Road, Chevy Chase; 11120 Cherry Hill Road, Beltsville.
Nalls Produce
7310 Beulah St, Kingstowne, VA 22315, USA
A working Franconia produce and garden business that does the tree part properly. Fraser firs are the main event, with white pine, Douglas and Turkish firs alongside, and staff give yours a fresh cut, bundle it and tie it to your car. New trees come in several times a week, and there are small live trees if you'd like to plant one afterward. Details: 7310 Beulah Street, Alexandria (Franconia).
Merrifield Garden Center
8132 US-29, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
The one for the full holiday trip: trees, greenery and enough decorating supplies to rethink the whole room. Pick between the Falls Church and Fair Oaks stores based on the drive home, and call the branch you're going to if you've got a size or species in mind. Details: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 8132 Route 29, Falls Church (703-560-6222); 12101 Route 29, Fairfax (703-968-9600).
Greenstreet Gardens
1721 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
An Alexandria garden center that gets you a tree without turning it into a countryside drive. Winter brings trees, wreaths, greenery and seasonal gifts, so you can knock out the greenery at the same time. Details: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 1721 West Braddock Road, Alexandria; 703-998-3030.
Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees at North Ridge
2911 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302, USA
A long-running neighborhood sale in Alexandria from the same seller that runs the Arboretum lot, with Fraser and Douglas firs. It's the strongest pick if you want it all handled: order online and add delivery, in-home setup and removal after the holidays. Delivery trucks carry extra trees, so you can still choose yours at the door. Details: November 27–December 21 while supplies last; Monday–Friday noon–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria.
Optimist Club of Arlington Tree Sale
5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
Arlington's big volunteer sale, running since 1947. The Optimists sell Fraser firs and white pines plus wreaths, garland, stands and White House ornaments, and the sale is the club's main fundraiser for programs serving more than 10,000 Arlington kids. The trees tend to go fast, so don't leave it late. Details: Last year it opened November 28 at noon and ran until sold out, Monday–Thursday 2–8 p.m., Friday noon–8 p.m., weekends 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Knights of Columbus parking lot, 5115 Little Falls Road; 703-679-7367.
Order or check details: North Star lots · Nalls Produce · Merrifield · Greenstreet Gardens · Almost Heavenly · Optimist Club
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near DC
None of the DC lots let you cut your own, so you'll need to drive for this. Four of these farms are in Maryland and two in Virginia. Fields can sell out before a farm's last day, so check its updates the morning you go. Evergreen Acres welcomes leashed dogs, but Gaver, Mayne's and Snickers Gap don't allow pets.
Butler's Orchard
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876, USA
The Germantown farm most Montgomery County families already know from strawberries and pumpkins, and the one farm here where you need a plan. Cutting has been by reservation with no walk-ins, for Douglas and Canaan firs of about 4–8 feet, and the booking includes Holiday Harvest Days in the farm park. There's a pre-cut lot too. Last year's cut-your-own price was $89.95 plus tax, with $5 per car. Details: Holiday season runs November 21–December 20; last year cutting ran Friday–Sunday. 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown.
Gaver Farm
5501 Detrick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, USA
The safest all-around farm pick, with 60-plus acres of trees and a pre-cut area if enthusiasm for sawing fades. Cut-your-own prices are simple: white pine $65, Douglas and Canaan firs $85 (up to 9 feet) and Colorado blue spruce $85 (up to 6 feet), plus Maryland sales tax. Saws, carts, shaking, baling, pin-stand drilling and string are all free, and the hot cider donuts are a good reason to linger. Details: November 21–December 23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving. Free hayrides November 27–29 and December 5–6, weather permitting. 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy.
Mayne's Tree Farm
3420 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717, USA
A family farm in Frederick County that's been selling trees since the 1970s, and a straightforward countryside outing without much of a production. Cut your own white pine, Douglas, Fraser, Canaan or concolor fir, or take a pre-cut Fraser or Douglas if you'd rather not. Hayrides run on weekends. Details: Usually from the Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, until the trees run out. 3420 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown; 301-662-4320.
Dreamland Christmas Tree Farm
2700 Sumantown Rd, Middletown, MD 21769, USA
The one for families who want the tree to be part of a bigger afternoon. Besides the fields and a pre-cut section there's a Christmas shop, café, playground, fires to warm up by and pens with pheasants and turkeys. Get the day right, though: Tuesday through Thursday evenings are pre-cut and shop only. Details: November 21–Christmas Eve, closed Mondays and Thanksgiving. Tuesday–Thursday 5–8 p.m.; Friday noon–7 p.m. (Black Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.), with fields closing at 5; weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 2700 Sumantown Road, Middletown.
Snickers Gap Tree Farm
34350 Williams Gap Rd, Round Hill, VA 20141, USA
The best setting of the six: 37,000 hand-shaped Douglas firs and Colorado blue spruce on a Blue Ridge hillside looking over the Loudoun Valley, with thousands over 10 feet if you've got the ceiling for it. Everything up to 7 feet is one price. They'll lend you a saw and rope, then shake and bale your tree, but staff don't tie trees to cars, so bring straps. A tarp makes the haul back much easier, and an 11-foot spruce takes three or four people. Details: Opens November 27; Thanksgiving weekend 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., then weekdays 1–5:30 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Don't count on Christmas week: the last two seasons ended December 14. 34350 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill.
Evergreen Acres
12801 Hazelwood Dr, Nokesville, VA 20181, USA
Go this year, because there won't be another. The Nokesville farm is selling trees for the 36th and final time, with about 3,000 white pines from 5 to 15 feet and 400 Norway spruce from 7 to 10 feet. White pine is $110 and Norway spruce is $160, both with tax included. There's also a cheaper third field at $50, and clearance white pines that drop from $80 on opening weekend to $40 on the last day. Arrive early or late in the afternoon to miss the 10:30–2:30 rush. No reservations; leashed dogs welcome. Details: November 27–December 20. Weekends and November 27 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; weekdays 1–4:30 p.m. 12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville.
Order or check details: Butler's Orchard · Gaver Farm · Mayne's · Dreamland · Snickers Gap · Evergreen Acres
Christmas Tree Delivery in DC
No car, no problem. Start with Almost Heavenly if you want the whole job done, including taking the tree away in January, and North Star if you only need it dropped at the lobby. All three price by tree, ZIP code and service, so you'll get the real number at checkout or in a quote.
| Service | What you get | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Heavenly | Fraser or Douglas fir delivered with a fresh cut; add in-home setup and removal | Trucks carry extra trees so you can choose at delivery; removal can be booked through January 15, 2027 |
| North Star | Door or lobby delivery, or delivery with indoor setup in your stand | Stands are extra; covers the DC, Maryland and Virginia region |
| Mike's Hauling Service | Fraser, Noble or Douglas fir and stand, delivered and set up inside | Seven days a week, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; covers DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park |
The Arboretum sale also takes pre-orders for home delivery through Almost Heavenly, and part of that purchase goes to the Arboretum.
Order: Almost Heavenly delivery, setup and removal · North Star delivery · Mike's Hauling Service
Before You Buy a Christmas Tree in DC
City lots price by species and height, so the farms are the only places posting clear numbers.
| Farm | Tree | 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| Gaver Farm | White pine, cut your own | $65 plus tax |
| Gaver Farm | Douglas fir, Canaan fir or blue spruce, cut your own | $85 plus tax |
| Evergreen Acres | White pine | $110, tax included |
| Evergreen Acres | Norway spruce | $160, tax included |
| Evergreen Acres | Third-field white pine | $50, tax included |
| Evergreen Acres | Clearance white pine | $80 falling to $40 by December 20, tax included |
- Measure first. Check the ceiling, the width of the room and the stair turn or elevator, and remember the stand and topper add height.
- Compare the whole bill. Add tax, a stand, delivery or gas, and setup. A farm tree isn't automatically cheaper once you've counted the drive.
- Get it into water fast. Ask for a fresh cut, use a stand that holds plenty of plain water and keep it topped up, away from radiators and vents.
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