Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Melbourne

Just half an hour from the CBD, this family-owned business has been offering Christmas trees of all sizes for more than 35 years. If you're feeling the stress of the silly season, order your tree online and get it delivered seven days a week. Or you can visit the farm to pick the one that's just right for you – on select days there's even a Christmas-themed market with a petting zoo, Polar Express bus and appearances by Santa himself. The team can also dispose of your trees post-Christmas as well.

Price: From $100.

Opening times: November 23 - December 24, 2024 (earlier visits by appointment only).

This company, which was started by two friends, sources trees from a farm that has been in the same family for more than 30 years. When there are so many other things to think about around Christmas time, it's important to ensure that getting a tree doesn't require an hours-long trek. With three convenient retail locations (Williamstown, Preston and Brighton East) as well as free delivery available across Melbourne, getting a tree couldn't be any easier. 

Price: From $130.

Opening times: Orders now open for the 2024 Christmas season.

The folks at Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm live by a single philosophy: for every tree cut down, a new one is planted. You can be sure that your Christmas decorations won't contribute to environmental damage. Plus, every tree is at least four years old and has been carefully sculpted to maintain a perfect shape. 

Price: From $60.

Opening times: November 23 - December 23, 2024.

The folks over at Real Christmas Trees Melbourne have been providing pinus radiata and European Douglas fir trees to the people of Melbourne for the past decade. Each festive season sees them harvest around 6,000 trees – collected fresh on the day of delivery and protected by netting. Bookings are made via the website, with next-day delivery and installation guaranteed. Best of all, the business donates a portion of each sale to various charities. 

Price: From $97.

Opening times: Orders now open for the 2024 Christmas season, with delivery available from November 22 to December 24, 2024.

These guys have been in the Christmas business for nearly 50 years and understand what makes the perfect pine. Trees are grown across two locations (Nar Nar Goon and Officer), so there are plenty to go around. They are sustainably grown and pruned regularly throughout the year, and there are plenty of different sizes available. Free delivery seven days a week is also offered if you choose to order online.

Price: From $50 (farm price) or $99 (online price).

Opening times: November 25 - December 24, 2024.

With more than 30 years of experience, Alex of Coburg Christmas Trees knows pretty much everything there is to know about growing, storing and shaping trees to perfection. The sizes range from a small 1.2m that is perfect for apartments to a whopping 3.5m for those who like to go big around the holidays. Delivery and pre-order is available.

Price: Prices are based on the height of the treee.

Opening times: 8am-5pm, Sunday to Wednesday; 8am-7pm, Thursday to Saturday.

Sitting pretty next to Malvern Central Shopping Centre, J R Horrigan Firewood has been selling real Christmas trees since 1932. Stock up on presents, then grab a real tree on your way out – now that's being a savvy Christmas shopper. They offer trees from 1.5 metres to 2.5 metres in size. Delivery and New year pick-up services are available.

Price: Price upon request.

Opening times: Available from late November.

OK so you might not have space for a full-size tree – how about a mini one? Floraly does real, 45-50cm-tall Christmas trees in a pop-up pot and can send them straight to your door. These mini trees come with soil, fairy lights (including batteries), baubles, bells and a tree topper.

Price: $95.

Opening times: Orders now open for delivery.