Where to buy a fresh Christmas tree locally

There are several places in Butler County and the surrounding area to cut your own live Christmas tree. STAFF FILE PHOTO

There are several places in Butler County and the surrounding area to cut your own live Christmas tree. STAFF FILE PHOTO

There are several places in Butler County and the surrounding area to cut your own live Christmas tree.

BARN N BUNK

3677 Wayne-Madison Road, Trenton. 513-988-9211

· Types of trees, costs: Fresh cut trees including Fraser fir, noble fir, Canaan fir, white pine and Nordman. $20 to $120.

· Extras: Wreaths and roping. Two barns with produce, Amish cheeses, baked goods and crafts. Also, ice cream, deli and candy.

· Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Brunch buffet on Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 25 through Dec. 23.

JOHN T. NIEMAN NURSERY

3215 New London Road, Hamilton. 513-738-1012

niemannursery.com

· Types of trees, costs: Canaan fir, scotch pine, white pine, blue spruce, Norway spruce up to 20 feet. Sixty acres of trees. $20 to $200. Assistance in cutting, hauling and loading to vehicle. Balled and burlapped trees and tree stands.

· Extras: Wreaths, swags, arrangements and roping. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

· Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday beginning Nov. 26 through Dec. 23.

· Directions: Take U.S. 27 north to Ross-Hamilton exit. Turn left on Ohio 128. At first light, turn right on School road, then right on Layhigh Road, turn left on New London Road.

AJ NIEMAN NURSERY

3881 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross. 513-738-1332

www.niemantreefarm.com

· Types of trees, costs: Scotch pine, white pine, Douglas Fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce and Fraser firs starting at $5 per foot.

· Extras: Blue Spruce up to 9 feet tall.

· Hours: 9 a.m. to dark, Saturday and Sunday starting Nov. 26 through Dec. 18. Also open Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to dark.

BARTELS FARM LLC

4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton. 513-795-2271

www.bartelsfarm.com

· Types of trees, costs: Firs $9/ft. Scotch or White Pine any tree $55. Blue Spruce $80. Tabletop trees as well as trees that are 11 to 12 ft. tall and everything in between.

· Extras: Live animal nativity. Two Christmas shops. Wreaths and garland made fresh. You select and cut or we will cut your tree for you before we shake and bale it. Hot chocolate, cookies and more.

· Hours: Fridays and Saturdays after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.

· Directions: I-75 south to St. Rt. 63 West at Monroe to St. Rt. 4 North, to St. Rt. 73 West through Trenton to Cotton Run Road. North.

BIG TREE PLANTATION

2544 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow. 513-836-0975

bigtreeplantation.com

· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan fir, Blue spruce, White and Scotch pine $35 and up. Precut Fraser firs, Scotch pine and burlapped trees also available. $45 and up.

· Extras: Saws, shaking and baling services available. Wagon rides and hot chocolate. Wreaths available, life-size Nativity scene; delivery, set-up and pickup services available.

· Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23.

· Directions: I-71 to exit 32 (Morrow); east 1.2 miles to South Waynesville Road, turn right.

BERNINGER TREES AND WREATHS

1220 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon. 513-932-2780.

www.berningertreesandwreaths.com

· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan firs, $40, Scotch or white pine, $33. Precut Fraser firs $45-$95.

· Extras: Handmade wreaths and garland. All trees shaken and wrapped. Free popcorn and hot chocolate.

· Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday starting Nov. 25 to Dec. 24.

· Directions: From I-71, take Ohio 48 north to Ohio 123. Turn right on Ohio 123, then immediately turn right on Stubbs Mill Road. From I-75, take Ohio 63 east through Lebanon. This becomes Ohio 123. Turn right on Stubbs Mill Road. Farm is 1.1 miles on left.

ROSSMANN’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

7917 State Route 132, Blanchester. 513-317-0692

www.rossmannsctf.com

· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Scotch pine, White pine and Canaan fir. $30-$125.

· Extras: Handsaws and tree sleds provided. Trees shaken and baled. Wreaths and swags. Free hot chocolate.

· Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25, Noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18.

· Directions: From I-275, east on St. Rt. 28, left on St. Rt. 132 to farm on left. From I-71, take St. Rt. 123 to Morrow, left on St. Rt. 22 and right on St. Rt. 132 to farm on right.

TIMBERWIND TREE AND CHESTNUT FARM

1566 W. Pekin Road, Lebanon. 937-746-5027

www.timberwindtrees.com

· Types of trees, costs: Fir, Spruce, White Pine, and Scotch Pine Christmas trees. Freshly made Wreaths. Trees of all sizes from 4 to 10 ft. 400 trees available. $25 for any size Pine tree. $35 for Fir and Spruce trees. Pre-cut Fir trees 9-13 feet. $45-$85.

· Extras: Sample roasted chestnuts from our Chestnut Orchard. Chestnuts $3 lb. Saws provided, Trees bagged, Wagon rides, Free Family Photo, Free hot chocolate.

· Hours: Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also open the day after Thanksgiving.

· Directions: Located in northern Warren County between Springboro and Lebanon. Take I-75 south to Route 73. East on Route 73 for 3 miles to Route 741. South on Route 741 for 3 miles to Pekin Road (on the left) East on Pekin Road for 1/2 mile to Timberwind.

WERTZ FAMILY TREE FARM

5682 Union Road, Franklin. 937-746-7870

www.chooseatree.com

· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan fir, White Spruce , Norway and Blue spruce $7.50/foot. Pre-cut Fraser firs $8.50/foot. Ten feet and taller, $10/foot. Scotch Pine $45/each.

· Extras: Handmade wreaths, saws provided, free hot chocolate; free tree shaking, baling and drilling.

· Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 17. Noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Other hours by appointment.

· Directions: 2 miles North of Atrium Medical Center.

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