| Trees & sizes | Trees & sizesCut your own; Pre-cut trees- Species: Virginia pine, Fraser fir (pre-cut).
- Every field tree at Family Roots TX is a Virginia pine, a medium-needled, rigid-branched Southern tree that is very fragrant.
- Trees are priced by height and cut at 6 feet and taller, and you choose and cut your own with a hand saw the farm hands you at the gate.
- Premium pre-cut Fraser firs are a separate choice.
- They are freshly shipped in from North Carolina and ready to take home, in four priced size bands from 3 to 4 feet up to 9 to 10 feet.
| Trees & sizesCut your own; Pre-cut trees- Species: Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Fraser fir (pre-cut), Noble fir (pre-cut), Nordmann fir (pre-cut), Leyland cypress (living).
- Cutting is for trees 6 feet and taller, up to 13 feet in pine and 12 feet in cypress, and each tree is hand sheared or shaped.
- Pre-cut Fraser firs from North Carolina and Noble and Nordmann firs from Oregon are a separate choice, and living Leyland cypress in containers are for planting at home.
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| Published price example | Published price exampleVirginia pine, cut your own, 6 feet: $90- Before tax; trees are cut at 6 feet and taller, and a tree under 6 feet is also $90.
- Prices on the farm's price list are before sales tax. The farm takes cash and cards and does not take checks, and all sales are final. Ask the farm for hot drink, baked goods, floral and swag prices.
- Other published price details: Virginia pine is priced by height: $90 at 6 feet, $105 at 7 feet, $125 at 8 feet, $140 at 9 feet and $150 at 10 feet and taller, before tax, plus a $5 baling charge for trees 10 feet and taller. Pre-cut Fraser fir is separate, from $55 for 3 to 4 feet.
| Published price exampleVirginia pine, cut your own, 6 feet to 13 feet: $82–$319- Priced by height in half-foot steps, from $82 at 6 feet to $319 at 13 feet; the table in the guide lists every height.
- Tree prices are by height. The farm takes all major credit cards and tap and does not take checks, and all tree sales are final. Ask the farm for pre-cut fir, bakery, farm store and food truck prices.
- Other published price details: Virginia pine is $82 at 6 feet rising to $319 at 13 feet; Leyland cypress is $86 at 6 feet rising to $282 at 12 feet. Shaking, baling and loading help are included. A $20 per-car Farm Use Voucher is required for the visit and is redeemable on a tree 6 feet or taller or an $80 farm store purchase before tax. Pre-cut firs are a separate choice and are priced individually.
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| Cutting help | Cutting helpCut your own- Family Roots TX: how a visit works: Arrive · A greeter gives you a hand saw and a tree tag.
- Family Roots TX: how a visit works: Cut · Cut the tree yourself with the hand saw; power saws are not allowed.
- Family Roots TX: season days and hours: Pre-sale weekend · Ask the farm · Tag and pay early, then pick up later or cut that day.
- Family Roots TX: practical conditions: Saws · Hand saws are provided; no power saws
- Every tree in the fields is a Virginia pine, a medium-needled, rigid-branched Southern tree that is very fragrant. When you arrive, a greeter hands you a hand saw and a tree tag. Walk the 20-acre farm to find your tree, or take the hayride and browse the goodies first. Staff are glad to help if you need a hand.
- Parking is free; please lock your vehicle, since vehicles that block or obstruct others are towed at the owner's expense. Leashed pets are always welcome, and doggie bags are available at the cashier booth. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Watch for ants, animals, uneven ground, moving vehicles and sharp saw blades, stay on the designated walk areas, and know that visitors may be photographed or filmed while on the farm.
- Choose and cut your own Virginia pine with a hand saw the farm provides; $90 for 6 feet to $150 for 10 feet and taller, before tax, with a $5 baling charge from 10 feet.
| Cutting helpCut your own- Spring Creek Growers: how a visit works: Arrive · Pick up a hand saw, farm map, measuring pole, price guide and tree tag at the entrance.
- Spring Creek Growers: how a visit works: Cut · Cut it yourself with the farm's hand saw or your own; chain saws and axes are not allowed.
- Spring Creek Growers: practical conditions: Saws · Hand saws provided; bring your own if you like; no chain saws or axes
- At the entrance you pick up a hand saw, a farm map, a measuring pole, a price guide and a tree tag. Ride the hayride out to the fields, or walk, and choose a tree 6 feet or taller; there is no pre-tagging, so trees are first come, first served. Cut it yourself, fasten the tag to a very sturdy branch, and a hayride driver carries the tree back to the barn. The team shakes the tree to remove loose needles, bales it and helps load it on your vehicle, all included in the price. Twine is free, and tying on the tree is a courtesy; the driver is responsible for making sure it is secured.
- Pre-cut firs are a separate choice from the field trees: Fraser firs from North Carolina and Noble and Nordmann firs from Oregon, from 3 to 14 feet. They are stored and displayed in water in the pre-cut barn, and every tree is individually priced. Ask the farm for pre-cut prices.
- Choose and cut Virginia pine ($82 to $319) or Leyland cypress ($86 to $282) by height; the farm gives you a hand saw and measuring pole and shakes, bales and loads your tree.
- Pre-cut firs and living trees are a separate choice; ask the farm for pre-cut prices.
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| Shaking, baling & loading | Shaking, baling & loadingFamily Roots TX: how a visit works: Shake and bale · The tree is shaken, baled and sent to the parking lot.- Family Roots TX: how a visit works: Load · Staff help get the tree on your car; securing it for the drive is up to you.
- Family Roots TX: cut-your-own Virginia pine prices: Baling, trees 10 feet and taller · $5
- Family Roots TX: practical conditions: Smoking · Not allowed (dry grass and hay bales)
- Cut the tree yourself, hang the tag on a sturdy branch at eye level and drag the tree to the Tree Measure Station. Staff measure it and mark the tag, then the tree is shaken, baled and sent over to the parking lot. Take the bottom part of the tag to the cashier, pay for the tree and any extras, and show your receipt in the parking lot to claim your tree. Staff help get the tree up on your car but cannot secure it for you.
- Choose-and-cut trees are priced by height, and the farm's prices are before sales tax. Trees are cut at 6 feet and taller to keep trees available for future seasons, and the farm may limit cutting of particular sizes at any time. A $5 baling charge applies to trees 10 feet and taller.
- Fresh handmade wreaths and farm-fresh greenery are for sale, along with stands and tree-care items. Wreath prices are starting prices; ask the farm for floral arrangement and swag prices, which vary. The farm cannot install tree stands on site, including stands bought there, and does not drill or flock trees.
- Choose and cut your own Virginia pine with a hand saw the farm provides; $90 for 6 feet to $150 for 10 feet and taller, before tax, with a $5 baling charge from 10 feet.
| Shaking, baling & loadingSpring Creek Growers: how a visit works: Tag · Fasten the tag to a very sturdy branch; a hayride driver takes the tree to the barn.- Spring Creek Growers: how a visit works: Shake, bale, load · The team shakes and bales the tree and helps load it, all included in the price.
- Spring Creek Growers: how a visit works: Tie on · Twine is free; tying on is a courtesy and securing the tree is the driver's responsibility.
- At the entrance you pick up a hand saw, a farm map, a measuring pole, a price guide and a tree tag. Ride the hayride out to the fields, or walk, and choose a tree 6 feet or taller; there is no pre-tagging, so trees are first come, first served. Cut it yourself, fasten the tag to a very sturdy branch, and a hayride driver carries the tree back to the barn. The team shakes the tree to remove loose needles, bales it and helps load it on your vehicle, all included in the price. Twine is free, and tying on the tree is a courtesy; the driver is responsible for making sure it is secured.
- Choose and cut Virginia pine ($82 to $319) or Leyland cypress ($86 to $282) by height; the farm gives you a hand saw and measuring pole and shakes, bales and loads your tree.
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| Visit arrangements | Visit arrangementsOpens Saturday, November 21; Fridays through Sundays to December 13- Christmas tree season: Saturday, November 21 (opening day) and Sunday, November 22 · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving) · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Fridays, December 4 and December 11 · 2pm–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Saturdays and Sundays, December 5–6 and December 12–13 · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Pre-sale weekend before Thanksgiving · Ask the farm for the days and hours
- Open Friday through Sunday; dates are subject to change based on tree availability.
- The season opens Saturday, November 21 and the farm is open Friday through Sunday through December 13. Dates are subject to change based on tree availability. Ask the farm for the pre-sale weekend days and for anything before opening or after December 13.
- To skip the Black Friday crowds, the farm holds a pre-sale the weekend before Thanksgiving: tag and buy your tree, then come back to pick it up when you are ready, or cut it and take it home the same day. Ask the farm for the pre-sale days and hours. There are no reservations during public hours; entry, picnic tables and food vendors are first come, first served, so a non-peak day and an early arrival help.
- Taking photos of your own family during a regular visit is welcome. Photographers who want a private session can reserve the farm as a separate paid service, by reservation only, through the request form on the farm's website. The farm reviews each request and sends confirmation and invoice instructions once it is approved. Sessions run from November 1 to December 13 and include access to 20 acres of Christmas trees and decorated areas.
- A half-day session covers up to four hours, with a morning or afternoon slot chosen when you book; the full-day session runs 10am to 6pm.
- Family Roots TX: photographer session rates: Half day · $125 · Up to 4 hours; morning or afternoon slot chosen at booking.
| Visit arrangementsOpens Saturday, November 21; ask the farm for the last day of tree sales- Christmas tree season: Saturday, November 21 (opening day) · 9am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Sunday, November 22 · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Tuesday through Friday, starting November 24 · 2pm–5:30pm; closed Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Christmas tree season: Friday, November 27 · 8am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Saturdays · 9am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Sundays · 10am–5:30pm
- Christmas tree season: Monday, November 30 · 2pm–5:30pm; other Mondays closed; ask the farm to confirm Monday hours around opening week
- Closed Thanksgiving Day and Mondays except November 30.
- Opening day is Saturday, November 21. The farm is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Mondays, except Monday, November 30, 2pm to 5:30pm; ask the farm to confirm Monday hours around opening week. The Farm Use Voucher runs through Sunday, December 13; ask the farm for the last day of tree sales.
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