Where to find your Christmas tree this year

No two families are alike in their Christmas tree traditions: some pick up their Christmas tree at Walmart along with the week’s groceries, some like to trek deep into the woods to cut down their own Christmas tree, and others wait until Christmas Eve, frantically searching for a tree to go in living room before the family arrives (guilty as charged).

The good news is that no matter your tree preferences, there are plenty of local evergreen suppliers who can help you choose your perfect fir tree this season – many of which offer locally grown options. Below is a list of the area’s best nurseries, plot sellers and tree farms.

The Best Tree Farms in Denver

Funny Christmas trees

With locations in Aurora, Northfield, Lakewood and Colorado Springs, this nine-year-old family business supplies trees to much of the Front Range. Aurora: 4258 S. Parker Rd.; Northfield: 8340 Northfield Blvd.; Lakewood: 10301 W. 6th Ave.; Colorado Springs: S. Circle Dr. & Monterey Rd.

Beautiful fresh Christmas trees

Family-run since 1965, this tree dealer claims to own Colorado’s largest tree parcel. Visit one of six locations to purchase evergreen plants up to 16 feet tall—or have the tree dropped right to your doorstep using the company’s delivery offering. Denver: 1720 S. Santa Fe Dr.; Westminster: W. 112th Ave. & Sheridan Blvd.; Centennial: 16750 E. Broncos Parkway; Thornton: 201 E. 136th Ave.; Golden: 4295 McIntyre St.; Cherry Creek: 2500 E. 1st Ave.

Neighborhood Christmas Tree Company

As you browse the many varieties—balsam fir, Black Hills spruce, Scots pine, you name it—be sure to enjoy this grower’s welcoming atmosphere. Take photos by the vintage caravan, warm up with hot cocoa, and get tree tips from the friendly staff. Denver: 3755 Tennyson St.; Broomfield: 1700 W. 10th Ave.; Aurora: 2501 Dallas St.; Littleton: 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr.

Tree Town Christmas Tree Wonderland

Plan your tree-collecting session around one of this location’s festive events, such as a visit from Santa Claus, a reindeer meet-and-greet, and a game of putt-putt with Old Saint Nick. There is also a free light show every evening at the pop-up. 3604 South Kipling St.

Columbine Christmas trees

Named after Colorado’s state flower, this 40-year-old retailer also sells wreaths, branches and garland to add extra holiday flair to your home. 4610 E. Alameda Ave.

City flowers

In addition to fragrant, fresh-cut fir, pine, and spruce, City Floral offers Christmas flowers (like poinsettias), as well as ornaments, candles, and other holiday decorations. 1440 Kearney St

The Best Tree Farms Outside Denver

Mr. Jingles Christmas trees

Busy holiday shoppers can pre-order their trees (up to 60 inches tall) online and pick them up at one of five locations. Or spring for delivery. Arvada locations: 6601 Indiana St. & 12425 W. 61st Ave.; Wheat Ridge: 11801 W. 44th Ave.; Broomfield: 1 West Flatiron Crossing Dr.; Morrison: 6328 S. Turkey Creek Rd.

Everitt Farms

For 13 years, this Lakewood parking lot has been offering fresh-cut fir trees, wreaths and garland – the friendly staff will load your selection into your car for you. 9400 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood

Tomari’s trees

Make a day out of your conifer trimming trip by stopping by this seller’s on-site restaurant/café, Lynn’s Whistle Stop, which offers pastries, sandwiches, coffee and beer. 6328 S. Turkey Creek Rd., Morrison

Heinie’s market

This Wheat Ridge seller offers North Carolina Fraser firs up to 12 feet tall. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and let the pros help you load your selection for free. 11801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge

Pine Lane Nursery

In the winter, this Parker garden center fills its property with fir, spruce and noble trees. Grab a hot cocoa or hot apple cider before strolling through the avenues of evergreens. Attend the kindergarten open day on December 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hear live Christmas music, visit Santa Claus and shop for Christmas decorations. 18200 Apache Dr., Parker

The Best Tree Farms in the Boulder Region

CreekSide Nursery

Visit this Niwot outpost of CreekSide Tree Nursery in Boulder to purchase freshly cut trees, handcrafted wooden ornaments and other decorations, as well as Christmas lights and music to set the holiday spirit. 6932 N. 95th St., Niwot

Poplar farms

This Lafayette stand features fir trees up to 10 feet tall, as well as locally grown varieties purchased as part of private land fire mitigation efforts. The trees are pre-cut. 10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette

The tree farm

When you pick up your Austrian pine or Black Hills spruce from this supplier, be sure to ask the staff about the suggestion of transplanting your live tree after Christmas. 11863 Mineral Rd., Longmont

Blue Ribbon Farm

For studio apartment residents who don’t need a 12-foot cabinet in their eat-in kitchen, this seller has a unique offer Charlie Brown Christmas Tree sacrifice (read: quirky, unsheared, less fully picked). Families with foyers also have many options, from Colorado silver fir to Scots pine. Leftovers are wooden slices that are assembled into snowmen, reindeer and other $30 accessories. 10147 Hover St., Longmont

Colorado Native Christmas Trees

Based in a church parking lot in Longmont, this provider works with the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, counties, cities and other land managers to save trees that have been cut down for other reasons – meaning your wood is sustainable and local is related. 7845 Lookout Rd.
Longmont; Also has a location in Gunnison

Urban Garden’s Christmas Tree Farm

Choose the fir tree that best suits your living room and then head to the Christmas shop to decorate your tree. Urban Garden’s range includes more than 400 different types of mostly handmade ornaments, LED Christmas lights, wreaths and poinsettias – as well as artificial trees for a lower-maintenance holiday. 619 N. 96th St., Louisville