Southwest Washington is the place to be for those who enjoy a trip to a tree farm to select and cut their own holiday Christmas tree. Most farms open the day after Thanksgiving and remain open until close to Christmas. Some are only open on weekends or specific days of the week, as noted below.
The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association has recommendations for the care of a fresh cut tree. Cut at least a half inch off the bottom of your tree to open the pores which may have become clogged with sap. The tree should be put in water as soon as possible after cutting. Place the tree in a sturdy tree stand that will hold a least a gallon of water. It should be watered daily as it consumes between a quart and a gallon of water each day. If the water level drops below the cut end, a seal will form and no more water will be absorbed by the tree. Miniature lights produce less heat and reduce the drying effect upon a tree. After Christmas, trees can be chipped and composted at recycling centers, or picked up by Boy Scouts for a donation. Trees should not be burned in a wood stove or fireplace.
1 – GLENWOOD TREE FARM
NE 139th St. and NE 87th Ave., Vancouver.
360-573-2336
Trees: Douglas fir, Grand fir and Noble fir to 12 feet. Fresh cut trees available.
Prices: $30 Douglas; $40 Grand; $50 Noble. Price includes tax.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri., Nov. 24 - Sat., Dec. 24.
Extras: Free tree shaking. Saws, candy canes and doggie treats. The farm has roads throughout the field. Wreaths and garland are available.
Profile/Directions: The farm is operated by Neil and Sharon Schill. To reach the farm from NE 72nd Ave., go east on NE 139th St., and follow signs to the farm. From SR-503, go west on NE 119th St. to NE 87th Ave., then north to NE 139th St., and east on NE 139th
2 – NOBLES ONLY U-CUT & FRESH CUT
14004 NE 87th Ave., Vancouver
Trees: Large variety of Nobles up to 10 feet tall (fresh cut and u-cut). "Spacey Nobles" with room for ornaments and full Nobles, as well.
Prices: $40 and up. Mention this ad for $5 discount. We accept credit cards.
Hours: Open 10 a.m. - dusk the day after Thanksgiving and weekends while supplies last.
Extras: Wreaths, cocoa, candy canes, shaker, wagons, bonfire, twine, helpers, and more.
Profile/Directions: This farm is operated by Troy and Adrienne Frei. It may be reached from NE 72nd Ave. by going east on NE 139th St. and left (north) at NE 87th Ave. Watch for signs that say "Nobles Only". Website: noblesonly.com, facebook.com/noblesonlytreefarm
3 – THE TREE WISEMANS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
26500 NE 53rd Ave., Ridgefield
Trees: Douglas, Nobles, Nordmanns and Grand Firs. Nobles up to 15 ft.; Grands and Douglas to 10 ft. All trees are cultured and high quality. It’s Christmas, keep it real!
Prices: $30 and up.
Hours: Open Fri. after Thanksgiving until Dec. 24, weekends 8 a.m. - dusk; weekdays 10 a.m. - dusk.
Extras: Family-friendly farm for over 35 years. Free tree shaking. Saws, baling, assistance cutting larger trees, help loading and twine provided. Free candy canes. Gravel parking lots and roads. Garland available. Wreaths individually made by our five daughters--special orders, too. Flocking and fire proofing. Small gift shop open daily. Coffee, hot chocolate, espresso available on weekends. Most credit cards accepted. Pre-cut trees available. Restrooms. Quality tree stands for sale.
Profile/Directions: This 30-acre farm is located north of NE 259th St. between 50th and 72nd Ave., 2 mi. north of the Battle Ground Highway; 1 mi. west of Daybreak Bridge and .5 mi. east of Bethany Vineyard. Just west of the “big dip” crossing Mill Creek. When you get close, follow the signs. Website: treewisemans.com; e-mail: treewisemans@msn.com. 360-887-4582.
4 – TAPPAN’S U-CUT CHRISTMAS TREES
7301 NE 185th Circle, Battle Ground
Trees: Douglas fir - all sizes $20; Grand fir - all sizes $25; Noble fir - all sizes $40; Fraser fir - all sizes $25. Trees up to 12 feet tall.
Prices: Prices include sales tax. Checks or cash only.
Hours: Open from Fri., Nov. 24 - Sat., Dec. 23, 10 a.m. - dusk on weekdays and 9 a.m. - dusk on weekends.
Extras: Free shaking along with saws, restroom, candy canes, coffee and hot chocolate. Twine provided. The farm has gravel roads and clean fields.
Profile/Directions: This 7-acre farm can be reached from the Clark County Fairgrounds, east on NE 179th St. three miles to NE 72nd Ave., then north and watch for a sign on the east side of the road after about 1/4 mile. From Battle Ground, go west on NE 219th St. to Dollars
Corner, then south on NE 72nd Ave. and watch for a sign on the east side of the road after about 1 3/4 miles, (360)573-8210 or (360) 608-8505.
5 – LARWICK’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
12605 NE 132nd Ave., Brush Prairie
Trees: U-cut Nobles, Nordmanns, Frasers and Doug fir. We have several hundred to choose between. Some fresh cut Nobles also.
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. - Sun., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 24 - Fri., Dec. 22. Closed Thanksgiving.
Extras: Clean fields, rock parking, restrooms. Santa’s gift shop filled with Christmas decorations and gifts. Hot apple cider, hot cocoa and candy canes are provided. Wreaths and swags. Wood cutouts throughout the farm for pictures. Bow saws and string are provided. Shaking and netting is also available.
Profile/Directions: This 20-acre, u-cut farm is owned and operated by Loran and Jane Larwick. larwicktrees.com
6 – RILEY CREEK TREE FARM
38209 NE 41st Ave., La Center
Trees: Noble fir to 10 feet - $5 per foot; Douglas fir to 10 feet - $3 per foot; Grand fir to 10 feet - $4 per foot.
Hours: Opens Fri., Nov. 24, 9 a.m.- dusk. Then daily, 9 a.m.-dusk, except Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-dusk.
Extras: Special holiday display. Hot chocolate, coffee, candy canes, and a nativity scene are
part of the fun. Limited farm crew help on weekdays. Free tree baling. Wreaths and gift shop available.
Profile/Directions: This 30-acre farm is operated by the Wisniewski family, in its 17th year of u-cut. The farm is located 4 miles from La Center and can be reached by following Highland Road past the high school toward Annie’s Berry Farm. 360-263-3625 or 360-798-2462. Like us on Facebook: Riley Creek Tree Farm.
7 – RENOWN TREE FARM
22215 NE 23rd Ct., Ridgefield
Trees: Noble firs 3 to 20 feet.
Prices: Any size, $30.
Hours: Open Sat., Nov. 25 - Fri., Dec. 24, daily 9 a.m. - dark.
Extras: Free boughs for making your own wreaths. Gift shop with all kinds of unique items and American Girl Doll clothes (new) for sale.
Profile/Directions: Heading east on SR502/219th St., turn left on 29th Ave. and do u-turn heading back west to 23rd Ct. on right, following signs. Go to sign on driveway (second drive on right). Thank you for your continued business for many past years. (360) 702-9055.
8 – SUNSET VIEW FIRS
6501 NW 179th St., 18211 NW 61st Ave., Ridgefield
Trees: Excellent selection of 6 - 12 foot Noble, Nordmann and Grand firs. Prices: $25 and up.
Hours: Opens Fri., Nov. 24; Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extras: Saws provided along with help cutting, baling and shaking. A vintage gift shop with fresh wreaths, swags, stands, vintage Christmas decor and even ugly Christmas sweaters. Restrooms provided. Candy canes, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa are part of the weekend fun. Please check our website for dates and times of Santa's visit and food truck availability.
Profile/Directions: The farm is operated by the Leonard and Haines family and friends. The farm is 3.5 miles west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. Follow the signs. For more information visit www.sunsetviewfirs.com, Facebook or call 360-241-5681.
9 – LA CENTER FARMS
31215 NE 40th Ave., La Center
Trees: Douglas fir, Grand fir, Noble fir, tabletop trees.
Prices: $15-$42. Additional $5 discount for military, police or fire personnel.
Hours: Beginning the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 20. Fridays, 1 - 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extras: The cozy barn provides a place to relax with complimentary refreshments, warming fire, sitting area, music, restroom and children’s play area. On weekends, the Gift Shop is open and cartoons are shown in the theater for the entire family. Additionally there is convenient parking, saws, assistance, shaking and baling. The farm donates trees to military families through the “Trees for Troops” program.
Profile/Directions: This 70-acre farm features high quality U-cut Christmas trees and is operated by Stephen and Lissa Boynton and their two children. It is located just 1.7 miles east of La Center and easy to find. Drive through La Center on 4th St. which becomes Lockwood Creek Rd. Turn right at NE 40th Ave. and drive one half mile. The farm is on the left, 360-573-8965. $5 off coupon on website: lacenterfarms.com
10 – THORNTONS’ TREE LAND
7617 NE 119th St., Vancouver
Trees: Douglas fir to 12 feet, Grand fir to 9 feet, Noble fir to 12 feet, Fraser fir to 10 feet, Nordmann up to 8 feet. Tabletop trees.
Prices: $30 and up. All trees are individually tagged and priced. Fresh cut trees available.
Hours: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily beginning Fri., Nov. 24 - Sun., Dec. 24.
Extras: Saws, restrooms, coffee, hot chocolate, covered petting zoo, nativity scene, candy canes, hay rides, clean fields, graveled and lined parking are provided. Homemade crafts, wreaths and boughs for sale. Tree shaking and baling also offered. “Marriage-saving” tree stands sell for $23.95 and up. Free installation of tree stands after shaking.
Profile/Directions: This 40-acre farm has been in business since 1970. Additional information can be found on the farm’s website: thorntonstreeland.com, by calling (360) 573-8733, or by following us on Facebook.
11 – B&L CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
43610 NE 112th Ave., Woodland
Trees: Noble and Douglas firs.
Prices: $20 any tree.
Hours: Opens Fri., Nov. 24, weekends 9 a.m. - dusk.
Extras: We will cut your tree for you, use power shaker, and assist with the loading.
Profile / Directions: This 10-acre farm is 10 miles east of Woodland. It can be reached from Cedar Creek Rd., then go left at Pup Creek Rd., left at Spurrell Rd., and left at 439th St. Feel free to contact the farm at 360-225-1717.
12 – HILL TOP TREE FARM
18814 NE 139th St., Brush Prairie
Trees: Douglas fir, Noble fir, Grand fir
Prices: Any size Douglas fir $30. Any size Grand fir $40. Any size Noble fir $50. Pre-cut table top trees and wreaths also available.
Hours: Open from Thanksgiving Day to Dec. 22, 9 a.m. - dusk.
Extras: Free shaking, saws provided, along with twine for securing trees to vehicles, kneeling pads and tree carts. Small barn animals for viewing. Complimentary candy canes and hot cocoa in sheltered area. Restroom available.
Profile/Directions: This farm can be reached from NE 182nd Ave., by going east on NE 139th St. to the top of the hill. From Padden Parkway, take Ward Road north which becomes NE 182nd Ave., then east on NE 139th St. to the farm.
13 – FINN FAMILY TREE FARM
28601 NW 31st Ave., Ridgefield
Trees & Prices: Noble Fir, all sizes, $25. Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Grand and Balsam Fir, all sizes, $20. Colorado, Norway, and Serbian Spruce, all sizes, $20. (All trees are semi-sheared).
Hours: Opens Fri., Nov. 24, then be open weekends 9 a.m. - dusk through Dec. 10.
Extras: Saws are provided along with twine to secure tree to your vehicle Tree cutting and carrying assistance provided. Free candy canes.
Profile/Directions: This farm is currently operated by the Lehto family and has a nice variety of trees. The farm can be reached by traveling north from Pioneer St. on 45th Ave., which turns into NW 31st Ave. Farm is 3/4 mile north of Pioneer St., 360-887-4697.
