Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Bergen County NJ: A 2026 Local's Guide

Every November, the same question comes up in Bergen County: where can we get a real Christmas tree? The honest answer is that the county has no true choose-and-cut farms, the New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association lists none here, so the best real trees come from pre-cut lots at our farm markets and garden centers. Those lots are excellent, and they open right on schedule the day after Thanksgiving.

Here is where to buy a Christmas tree in Bergen County NJ in 2026, plus what to know before you go. For the rest of the season, our guide to holiday markets and winter events has the full calendar of lights, markets, and celebrations.

Demarest Farms in Hillsdale: The County's Favorite

Demarest Farms at 244 Werimus Road in Hillsdale is the most popular tree destination in the county. They sell fresh-cut Fraser fir and white pine trees plus wreaths and garland, and the farm market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tree sales traditionally begin the day after Thanksgiving, which lands on November 27 in 2026.

Demarest also runs its holiday Orchard of Lights on select evenings from November 21 through December 29, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., so you can pair tree shopping with a family light walk. It is popular, so go early in the season for the best selection.

Abma's Farm in Wyckoff: A Long-Standing Local Stop

Abma's Farm at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff has been a Bergen County staple for generations. The farm sells precut trees, wreaths, and garlands, with Christmas hours running from the day after Thanksgiving through December 23, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Note that Abma's is closed on Sundays, so plan your visit accordingly.

Garden Centers and Nurseries Across the County

If a farm lot is out of the way, several garden centers sell quality precut trees closer to home:

• Rohsler's Allendale Nursery & Florist at 100 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale (201-327-3156) sells precut trees, wreaths, and garlands and hosts Santa visits, open Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• DePieros' Country Farm at 300 West Grand Avenue in Montvale (201-391-4576) is a year-round farm with a petting zoo that sells cut trees during the season.
• Bergen Garden Center and Farms in New Milford sells Christmas trees along with its year-round garden stock.
• Northern Border Tree Farms in Paramus is another local option for precut trees.

For more on the farms and markets that anchor Bergen County's local food scene, see our farmers market guide and local business spotlights.

Want to Cut Your Own? Go Just Over the Border

If the choose-and-cut experience matters to you, the closest options sit just outside the county in New York's Rockland and Orange counties. Van Houten Farms in Orangeburg, NY and Emmerich Tree Farm in Warwick, NY both offer cut-your-own trees and make a fun family outing. It is a longer drive, but for many families the saw and the snow are the whole point.

When to Shop and What to Know

Most Bergen County lots open the day after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2026, and run through December 23 or 24. The best selection is always in the first week, so if you have a specific size or shape in mind, shop early. Hours vary from year to year and lot to lot, so call ahead before making the trip.

A few practical notes from years of local holidays: measure your ceiling before you buy, bring bungee cords or rope for the ride home, and give the tree a fresh cut at the base and water it daily once it is inside. A well-watered tree stays green and safe through the whole season.

Make a Day of It

Tree shopping pairs naturally with the season's other traditions. Grab lunch in a walkable downtown like Ridgewood or Paramus, catch a tree lighting, and round out the weekend with the events in our fall things to do guide and apple picking guide.

If you are new to Bergen County or thinking of moving here, this is the season that shows the towns at their best. I would love to help you find the right community for your family, whether that means a walkable downtown, a quiet suburban block, or planning ahead for an eventual move to Florida.