Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Melbourne

This drive-in Christmas tree farm has been operating for the past three decades, and the staff are well-equipped to give you advice on stands, tree maintenance and care. The trees range from 1.5m to a whopping 3m, and you can also shop tree stands. The staff will also be on hand to help with putting your tree in your boot, car roof or trailer, and delivery is possible depending on the suburb. 

Melbourne Xmas Trees, Burnley. Prices vary based on the thickness, shape and quality of the tree. Open every day from November 25, 2023.

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 in Melbourne as well as free delivery available across Melbourne and Geelong, getting a tree couldn't be any easier. 

Real Christmas Tree Elves, Williamstown, Brighton East and Point Cook. From $120, and orders are now open for the 2023 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. 

Daylesford Christmas Tree Farm, Daylesford. From $60, open every day from November 19, 2023.

Just half an hour from the CBD, this family-owned business has been offering one- to five-metre Christmas trees for more than 30 years. If you're feeling the stress of the silly season, order your tree online and get it delivered seven days a week. The team can also dispose of your trees post-Christmas as well.

Melbourne Christmas Tree Farm, Plumpton. From $80. Open to the public from November 22, 2023. Earlier visits by appointment only.

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. 

Real Christmas Trees Melbourne. From $97, delivery available until December 24.

These guys have been in the Christmas business for more than 45 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. Sizes range from one to more than three metres high.

Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm, Nar Nar Goon and Officer. From $50 for a four-foot tree to $110 for a seven-foot tree. Open from November 26, 2023.  

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.

Coburg Christmas Trees, Coburg. Price depends on height of the tree, $100 for six-foot tall tree. 

Sitting pretty next to Malvern Central Shopping Centre, J R Horrigan Firewood has been selling real Christmas trees since 1932. Make a dent into your Christmas shopping at Malvern Central, then grab a Christmas tree on your way out. They offer trees from 1.5 metres to 2.5 metres in size. Delivery and pick-up services are available.

J Horrigan Firewood, Malvern. Price on request, available from December, 2023.

OK so you might not have space for a full tree – how about a mini real one? Floraly is now selling real, 60cm-tall flat-packed Christmas trees and can send them to your door. These mini trees come with soil, a festive and metallic pop-up pot, care tips as well as all the decorations you'll need including fairy lights, baubles, bells and a tree topper. 

Floraly, Melbourne. $95. Pre-order now for delivery from November 20, 2023.