Where to buy Christmas trees in Los Angeles

This place is all about options, starting with choosing which location you visit (one farm is in Thousand Oaks, the other in Simi Valley—though that one’s for commercial customers only). The farms have 10 species of Christmas trees available, including a large selection of Monterey Pines, Aleppo Pines and Leyland Cypress that you can cut down, as well as five types of pre-cut firs. The Christmas Ranch Tree Farms have everything you’ll need for your tree, plus handmade Christmas wreaths and garlands for sale, and usually free candy canes, coffee and hot chocolate. But the fun doesn’t stop there: In previous years, at the Thousand Oaks location, you can get the full experience of cutting down your own Christmas tree and ride in an old Army Jeep to search for your tree.

Location: 1586 Pederson Rd, Thousand Oaks
Hours: Mon–Fri noon–7pm; Sat, Sun 9am–7pm; open day after Thanksgiving
Phone: 805-624-0031

Wickerd Farm offers the whole Christmas experience. Not only does the family-owned farm have Monterey pines to cut down yourself, it also has pre-cut trees from Oregon if that’s more your style. Keep warm with hot cocoa or cider and take a stroll through the gift shop stocked with Christmas tree supplies, vintage jewelry and collectible items for sale. 

Location: 26852 Scott Rd, Menifee (80 miles from L.A.)
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat, Sun 10am–8pm
Phone: 951-672-3020

With roots dating back to 1963, Peltzer Pines has been a timeless presence in the Christmas tree scene. Though the Peltzer family used to manage eight farms, now the holiday enchantment lies in their Silverado Canyon location. Explore a variety of Leyland cypress trees and Monterey pines up to 10 feet tall. Pick out a tree, then a worker will cut it down for you.

Location: 7851 Blackstar Canyon Rd, Silverado (45 miles from L.A.)
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–4:30pm; Sat, Sun 9am–4:30pm; open November 23 through December 20
Phone: 714-649-9251

Aldik Home specializes in all things silk: silk ornaments, silk flowers, silk wreaths and, yes, silk trees. From spruce to pine and fir to flocked, there’s a gorgeous silk tree for everyone in this Van Nuys warehouse. Some tower at 12 feet while others barely hit 3, but all of them are Neuman Trees that are equipped with a “Brilliant Lighting System”—strands of twinkling lights that are so entwined with the tree you can barely see the wires. Prices range from $45 to nearly $3,000.

Location: 7651 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys
Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Phone: 818-988-5970

Available both in store and online, artificial trees come in a swath of colors (white, green and even purple) and sizes at Michaels. Slim Vermont firs, pre-lit Eastern pines and unlit Jack pines are among the myriad of convincing Christmas trees that'll turn your home into a winter wonderland. It doesn’t hurt that the rest of the store is filled with ornaments, wreaths, tinsel and other holiday decor to personalize your tree.

Various locations and hours. Use Store Finder to locate the Michaels closest to you.

Located in Downtown’s Flower District, Moskatels is actually a division of Michaels, carrying some of the arts and crafts store’s products while also selling items from other distributors. Ranging from $100 to $1,000, the selection of Christmas trees here includes undecorated pines and flocked trees, as well as a range of colors—white, green and even black. Most are pre-lit, but if you need to buy some Christmas lights, well, Moskatels has that, too.

Location: 733 San Julian St, Downtown Los Angeles
Hours: Mon–Sat 6am-3pm; Sun 9am–3pm
Phone: 213-892-9730

We know you usually reserve trips to Home Depot for emergency plungers and patio furniture, but there are plenty of artificial trees in various sizes and shapes for additional perusing. Pre-lit or bare, the trees range from $15 (desk decorations) to over $500 beauties decked in holiday lights galore. They also vary pre-cut trees if that’s more your thing. Available for pick-up or delivery.

Various locations and hours. Use Store Finder to locate the Home Depot closest to you.

You know how you usually go into Target with a strict budget of $25 and wind up spending $125? Set aside some extra Target dough for a Christmas tree this year—the ubiquitous catch-all store offers a massive selection of artificial trees for the choosing. The vast majority are pre-lit, with a few un-lit and outdoor trees thrown into the mix. Virginia pines, Philips Balsam firs, Wintergreen firs and flocked Kodiak spruces populate the collection. Order online for pick up or delivery, and throw in a couple of wreaths while you’re at it—you knew you were going to spend more than you’d planned on anyway.

Various locations and hours. Use Store Finder to locate the Target closest to you.

This Christmas tree rental website makes it super easy to foster a living tree through the holidays. Just enter your zip code to see a list of available tree types and prices in your area, pick a winner and request a delivery date and time. You can also buy LED lights, ornaments and stocking stuffers, or donate a tree to a family in need. We love Living Christmas Co’s reminder: “The trees do best when they are given a name and sang to regularly.”

Formerly known as the Marina del Rey Garden Center, Flora Grubb Gardens offers live Christmas trees for sale, though theirs are a bit on the smaller side—in the past they’ve been anywhere from 2 to 4 feet. You'll need to go in to pick up your tree—no online ordering—but that’s the fun part anyway. Browse the variety of fresh-cut trees and grab a poinsetta or wreath while you're at it.

Location: 13198 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey
Hours: Daily 9am–6pm
Phone: 310-823-5956

Armstrong Garden Centers rings in the holidays with an overhaul of Christmas trees and decor in the beloved plant nursery. Beyond the usual fanfare of fresh and artifical trees, you can also find fresh poinsettas, wreaths, and garlands to spruce up your holidays. Puruse the selection of smaller potted live trees to flank your entry table for a little holiday cheer. 

For a full list of locations and hours, check the AGC website.