Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in the Lehigh Valley

Christmas Trees in the Lehigh Valley - Buying a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

If you're thinking about buying a fresh cut Christmas tree this year, great!

Did you know that according to the 2002 USDA Agricultural Census, Pennsylvania has more Christmas tree farms than any other state in the US? Nearly 2000 PA farms produce about 1.7 million cut Christmas trees every year.

Buying fresh trees helps support local farmers and is better for the environment than purchasing artificial Christmas trees. Although artificial Christmas trees are reusable from year to year, eventually, they are likely to end up in a landfill. Trees that come from Christmas tree farms are replaced every year. Real trees, once used, can be recycled into bird feeding stations or mulch, which is widely used in gardening and landscaping.

Evergreen trees should never be burned in fireplaces or woodstoves. These trees give off creosote, which can build up in a chimney and cause a fire.

If you live in the Lehigh Valley area and are considering a fresh cut Christmas tree, here are some suggestions.

Valley View Farm
5289 Ross Valley Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066

This is one of the best kept secrets in Lehigh County.

Valley View Farm offers a wagon ride to the field. Upon stepping off the wagon, you can pick up a hacksaw and set off on your journey to find the perfect tree. That journey need not be far, because every tree seems to be perfect. Your biggest decision will be selecting the type (either Concolor or Douglas Fir) and size of tree. Upon arrival back at the barn, the friendly folks at Valley View farm will drill, shake, and bail your tree. If you'd just like to buy a fresh cut tree, you can do that as well. In addition, you can purchase the best Christmas tree stand on the market right there.

Unangst Tree Farm
7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike
Bath, PA 18014

For those on the Eastern end of the Lehigh Valley, the Unangst tree farm offers Canaan, Concolor, Douglas, and Fraser Firs. They do offer bailing, drilling, and shaking. Of course, wagon rides to the field are available on the weekends. There is a barn where you can purchase tree stands, candles, wreaths, and other holiday decorations. You can either buy a ready cut tree or go out in the field to choose and cut your own tree.

The Unangst Tree farm is easy to get to from PA Route 22. Directions and hours are available on the website: www.unangst-treefarm.com/christmas.htm

White Christmas Tree Farm, Inc.
3045 High Hill Rd.
Slatington, PA 18080

The White Christmas Tree Farm offers Concolor, Douglas, and Fraser Firs. In addition, they are a fun destination for a family outing. There are horse-drawn sleigh rides, entertainment, trains, and refreshments. Santa even visits the White Christmas Tree Farm on weekends! The chalet is beautifully decorated and is filled with antiques and art that will get you into the Christmas spirit.

For more information, please visit this website:
http://agmap.psu.edu/Businesses/2285

Hidden Pines
2181 Community Dr
Bath, PA 18014

Hidden Pines offers several different types of firs, spruce, and pine trees. There are also greens available in the barn. If you'd like to buy a tree balled in burlap, they are available here as well.

If you're considering a B&B tree for Christmas, make sure you dig a hole before the ground freezes. For more information on buying a Christmas tree that you can plant in your yard after the holidays, visit www.freeplants.com/free-article-planting-a-balled-christmas-tree.htm