Do you usually go for a real Christmas tree or a fake one throughout the festive season?

If you’re opting for a real one this year, there are plenty of places to visit in York, from tree farms to hardware shops.

Whether you’re after a Norway Spruce or Nordmann fir, the variety of real Christmas trees you can bring home to decorate with your favourite baubles and ornaments is endless.

With this in mind, we asked York Press readers to suggest where the best places to buy a real Christmas tree are in the city.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular recommendations.

5 of the best places to buy real Christmas trees in York this year

Haxby & Wigginton Christmas Trees

Location: Westfield Lane, Wigginton, YO32 2WY

Among our readers' most commented suggestions for places to buy real Christmas trees in the area was Haxby & Wigginton Christmas Trees.

Someone shared: “You won’t be disappointed we go every year. There Christmas wreaths are beautiful too.”

A review on the Haxby & Wigginton Christmas Trees Facebook page reads: “Lovely to be able to walk the field and choose our tree this year. Can’t wait to collect it!”

Another also praised: “We bought our Christmas tree today from here and are delighted with it! The guy was really friendly and helpful too! Thank you!”

Woodthorpe Christmas Trees 

Location: 33 Ryecroft Avenue, Woodthorpe, York, YO24 2SD

This resident said: “Just got mine from woodthorpe Christmas trees and it's spot on. Lots of choice as well.”

This year, Woodthorpe Christmas Trees are selling cut trees from £25-£90, potted and pot grown trees from £15-£40, and wreaths from £17-£25.

Customers can also buy tree stands from £15 and wooden reindeers for £17.

Elvington Country Store

Location: Rydal Garage, York Road, York, YO41 4DY

Others think Elvington Country Store is the best place in York to buy real Christmas trees.

One reader commented: “The needles don't drop off! And they are all hand picked!! Great value for money too!”

The first batch of real Christmas trees arrived at Elvington Country Store earlier this week (November 27).

York Christmas Trees

Location: Wigginton Lodge, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 2RH

This York Press Facebook follower said: “York Christmas trees on Wigginton road. Get ours every year from there.”

On the York Christmas Trees website, it explains: “At York Christmas Trees, every tree is more than just a product—it’s a labour of love.

“We meticulously tend to our trees, pruning them twice a year by hand, ensuring each one grows with care and precision.

“The year-round work involved in creating our premium product requires a large amount of patience, dedication, determination, and knowledge.  

“From 3-foot to 30-foot, we grow and sell a wide range of Christmas trees, ensuring there’s a perfect tree for every home.”

On Google reviews, someone also praised: “Great place to get your essential York Christmas Tree, grown locally. They have also delivered to the PMs establishment, Nr. 10, so must be good!”

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Earswick Christmas Trees

Location: Barcroft, Moor Lane, Earswick, York, YO32 9LL

One local who recommended Earswick Christmas Trees, stated: “Best about fresh cut with a wide variety of sizes available.”

Earswick Christmas Trees sells various sizes of fresh Nordmann Firrs from 4ft to 8ft.

See all opening times and current availability on each site’s Facebook page.