Christmas Tree Farms Near Des Moines

Is heading out to a Christmas tree farm part of your holiday tradition? There are so many wonderful, local farms to support here in Central Iowa. Spend a day selecting your perfect tree and maybe enjoying some hot cocoa and other amenities.

Where to find real Christmas trees in the Des Moines area

Deal’s Orchard

Where: 1102 244th St. Jefferson, IA 5150-386-8279
When: Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 6 pm

Cut your own or select a pre-cut tree. Visit their Apple Barn for unique decor and gift ideas, including a large selection of gift baskets. Get your picture taken in Santa’s sleigh!

Tree Varieties: Scotch Pine, White Spruce, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir

Earl May

Where: Ankeny, Grimes, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee
Find quality Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths.

Hill’s Tree Farm

Where: 19885 Midland Trail, Minburn, IA 515-677-2389
When: opens the Friday after Thanksgiving, Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. or call to make an appointment

In addition to cut-your-own Christmas trees, Hill’s farm offers hand-decorated wreaths, greenery baskets, mantle pieces, table centerpieces, and greenery crosses. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies in their Tree Shed.

Tree Varieties: Fraser Firs, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Norway Spruce

Howell Tree Farm

Where: 3129 Howell Court, Cumming, IA 515-981-4762
When: opens Saturday before Thanksgiving 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving day; Sunday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until December 23.

Howell Tree Farm is a full-service tree farm. All you have to do is pick out a tree. They cut, shake, bale, and load your tree for you. They also sell wreaths and swags and tree stands. Tag your tree the Saturday before Thanksgiving, then come after Thanksgiving to pick up your tree.

Tree Varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Canaan Fir.

Miller Tree Farm

Where: 7404 Vandalia Drive, Runnells, IA 515-266-9881
When: precut lot opens November 19; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fields open November 25.
Special Hours: Black Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving

Miller Tree Farms offers cut-your-own and pre-cut trees from their fields. They also offer wreaths, swags, and greens. Kids get candy canes and surprise bags with the purchase of a tree.

Tree Varieties: White Pine, Scotch Pine, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, and Blue Spruce

Pinkley’s Red Roof Farms Christmas Trees

Where: 7533 NE 102nd Ave, Bondurant 515-988-2121
When: opens November 25 to December 15 unless sold out; check online for hours

Get your tree and pet the horses and other farm animals! 

Quilted Gardens & Nursery

Where:19635 130 Ave, Indianola
When: Check website for hours

Precut Fraser fir trees up to 10 ft tall, and bundles of fresh cut greens for making porch pots and decorating. Gift shop is open for ornaments and other secret Santa gifts and as always free popcorn and hot cider.

Tree Varieties: White pine, Scotch pine, limited Concolor, and Fraser Fir Pre-Cut Trees: Scotch pine, Fraser Fir, and Concolor Fir.

Rettig Tree Farm

Where: 7602 NE 114th Ave, Bondurant, IA 515-967-4013
When: Monday to Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday: noon – 5 p.m.

Rettig Christmas Tree Farm has been in the Christmas tree-growing business for over 40 years. 

Tree Varieties: Scotch pine, White pine, Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Concolor fir, Colorado spruce.

Strautman Tree Farm

Where: 58976 290th St Cambridge, IA 800-982-9942
When: open daily Saturday before Thanksgiving through December 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Strautman Tree Farm has thousands of trees to choose from, including a wide assortment of pre-cut trees. They shake, net, and secure your tree to your vehicle for a safe trip home. Be sure to stop by their cozy holiday gift shop to warm up. Browse ornaments and enjoy hot cider and cookies.

Tree Varieties: White Pine, Concolor Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Norway Spruce

The Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 33459 663rd Ave, Maxwell, IA 515-387-8778
When: Tag a tree before Thanksgiving then pick it up from November 27 through December 18. Monday to Friday: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Find pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Farm offers visitors a hand-saw and sled to pull their tree back to their shop. They also have wreaths, swags, centerpieces, tree stands, crafts, and other gifts. Enjoy a complimentary hot beverage, lemonade and candy canes, and snacks as well as games and books for the kids.

Tree Varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine, Fraser Fir, and Concolor Fir.

Walnut Ridge Farm

Where: 1400 E Hillcrest Indianola, IA 515-961-6979
When: Opens Friday After Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays: noon – 5 p.m.; Weekdays: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Closing December 11

Find cut your own and pre-cut Christmas Trees, wreaths, swag garlands, and other decorative greenery. They also offer horse-drawn wagon rides and miniature train rides on specific weather-permitting dates.

Tree Varieties: Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine, and White Spruce.

Does your family get a real Christmas tree or an artificial one?