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 precut 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–Thu noon–7pm, Fri–Sun 9am–7pm
Phone: 805-624-0031

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

Location: 26852 Scott Rd, Menifee
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am-5pm; Sat, Sun 10am-8pm
Phone: 951-672-3020

Peltzer Pines has been around for a long time, since 1963 to be exact. While the family used to have eight farms, now there’s only one in Silverado. Visitors can choose from up to 10-foot-tall Christmas trees (Leylandia trees and Monterey Pines) and pick out a tree, then have a worker cut it down for them. 

Location: 7851 Blackstar Canyon Rd, Silverado
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–4:30pm; Sat, Sun 9am–4:30pm; open Nov 19–Dec 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 $2,000.

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.

Marina del Rey Garden Center 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, Oregon-grown 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

You can’t rent a tree at Armstrong Garden Centers, but you’re welcome to purchase a live fir for holiday use. Online orders begin the day after Thanksgiving, and if your chosen tree is over $650, delivery is free within a seven-mile radius of the store (otherwise it’ll cost you an additional fee). Once the holidays are over you can plant your little guy, keep him potted for next year or donate him to a local farm or garden.

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