If you are reading this in October, November or December, it's too late to get a permit to cut down your own live Christmas tree for this year. In Arizona, we have a lottery system for those permits, and you absolutely have to have a permit to cut down a tree in one of our national forests.
The other option if your heart is set on a real tree is to buy one from a Christmas tree farm. Those temporary lots will be springing up all over the Phoenix area. Of course, you can never find one when you need one, so here are some lot locations.
Where To Buy a Live Christmas Tree
Tim Mitchell Christmas TreesFrom the web site: "Our family business was started by Tim Mitchell in 1950 and has become an Arizona Family Tradition ever since. We have many retail lots in the greater Phoenix area to serve you! We have several types of fresh cut trees as well as wreaths, swags and a variety of house decor for your family's holiday celebration. If you need a large tree, we offer 15-30 ft trees and setup/removal services as well."
Moon Valley Nursery
Locations in Anthem, Surprise, Peoria, Avondale, Phoenix, Chandler, mesa, Scottsdale. Open in the daytime only.
Mast-Roth Farms Lot Locations
From their web site: "Mast-Roth Farms has been retailing Christmas trees in the Phoenix area for over 25 years. We grow and harvest our own trees allowing us to control the quality and the freshness of each tree. With over 20 locations we are able to bring fresh loads of trees in all season long. All of our trees are given a fresh cut and displayed in water to keep them fresh. We have a wide verity of trees and sizes to fit every budget and style."
Tolmachoff Farms
Located in Glendale. Hours: Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call for more info 623-386-1301.
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Tree lightings, holiday lights, festivals, holiday music and entertainment, gift guides and holiday travel tips -- find them all in the Christmas Holidays Guide for Greater Phoenix.
