Choosing a Christmas tree in Wisconsin often means a walk through fir, pine or spruce rows, followed by a stop in a barn or small farm shop. Growers are spread across the state, with farms in central Wisconsin, the northern counties and the southern countryside. The Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association’s farm finder shows these growing areas and helps distinguish choose-and-cut farms from other selling locations. This checked list has its strongest coverage around Madison and Milwaukee, in western Wisconsin and along parts of the central Wisconsin corridor. Coverage in the far north and northeast is limited.
Balsam fir and Fraser fir appear frequently among the farms below. Canaan fir, concolor fir, white pine and several spruces offer other choices. A field visit lets you compare the trees’ shapes and branches before deciding which one suits your room. Some farms provide saws, wagon transport or tree wrapping; check each entry for the services its own website describes.
Many farms begin selling around Thanksgiving, while some open in mid-November. A few sell only on selected weekends or require reservations.
Measure your room first, leaving space for the stand and topper. Bring gloves, a measuring tape and boots suitable for muddy or snowy fields. Check the latest opening notice before setting off, especially later in the season.
Use your location or a ZIP code. Nothing is stored.
Each tree is a farm, placed by its ZIP code, so it shows the area rather than the gate. Select one to jump to it.
20 farms
6445 Sun Valley Pkwy, Belleville 53508
Choose-and-cut spruce and Canaan fir; dogs must be leashed.
340 Horns Corners Road, Cedarburg 53012
A spruce-only farm that also names Colorado, Black Hills and Meyers spruce. Saws and dragging tarps are supplied.
5047 Enchanted Valley Rd., Cross Plains 53528
Wagon transport depends on which field is open. Leashed pets are welcome during Christmas tree season.
6760 Curvue Rd, Eau Claire 54703
Tractor rides stop at 4:30pm Friday–Saturday and 3:30pm Sunday, except 3pm on the final day. U-cut is Friday–Sunday only.
S 9475 Lowes Creek Rd, Eleva 54738
The owners continue growing Christmas trees and running the wreath and cabin gift shop business after selling the landscaping branch.
W6717 County Rd. P, Endeavor 53930
Family-grown firs in choose-and-cut fields, with saws and help preparing the tree for transport.
2176 Ebenezer Road, Fennimore 53809
Choose a tree in the rolling hills of Grant County. Hot drinks are offered on weekends.
9612 West Oakwood Road, Franklin 53132
A three-day tree season on a 60-acre Franklin farm. Wreaths are made with material from the farm.
2323 E River Rd, Grafton 53024
Fraser fir fields near the Milwaukee River. Field cutting is limited.
W3579 Ridge Road, Granton 54436
Weekend horse- and tractor-drawn wagons travel to the fields. Tree shaking and baling are offered on weekends.
615 Northern Lights Trail, Hudson 54016
Choose a field-grown fir or unspecified spruce. Black Friday hours are 9am–5pm; check the latest field notice.
11550 Wasaukee Rd, Mequon 53097
A farm with weekend hayrides and Santa visits.
N3551 County Rd U, Merrimac 53561
Drive into the fields and borrow a saw. Also grows Corkbark fir. Shaking and baling services are limited on weekdays.
458 Rice Lake Road, Somerset 54025
Check the detailed calendar for weekend and December weekday hours.
3865 State Road 138, Stoughton 53589
Fraser fir and white spruce in the farm’s U-cut forest. The petting farm is closed during Christmas tree sales.
1497 Oak Opening Dr, Stoughton 53589
Five named tree varieties in choose-and-cut fields. Only tagged trees may be cut; netting is available.
W7015 N Walworth Rd, Walworth 53184
Wreaths and garland use boughs grown on the farm.
2346 US HWY 12, Warrens 54666
Field-grown fir, spruce and pine.
W5766 County Road CW, Watertown 53098
Wreaths are made at the farm from its own boughs.
E1274 State Highway 54, Waupaca 54981
ANR’s Waupaca choose-and-cut farm.
Opening days and stock change from year to year. Check the farm’s own website before you set out. Know of a farm we’ve missed, or one that’s closed? Tell us at the contact page.
Before you go, measure your room with the Tree Planner so you know the height and width that fit.
