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El Cajon · California

Family Christmas Tree Farm

A family-run 10-acre farm in El Cajon, operating since 1972, with choose-and-cut Monterey pines, pre-cut Pacific Northwest firs displayed in the main field, snow flocking, potted living trees, wreaths and garland, field trips and photography sessions.

The entrance sign and rows of Christmas trees under string lights at Family Christmas Tree Farm in El Cajon
The entrance and tree lot at Family Christmas Tree Farm.

At a glance

Your tree visit.

Tree choices
Cut your own · Pre-cut trees · Living trees
Choose-and-cut Monterey pine
$59.99–$749.99

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine is $59.99 to $159.99 by height; pre-cut firs run from $59.99 for a 2 to 4 foot Noble fir with stand to $749.99 for a 12 to 13 foot Noble fir. Stands are sold separately. Cards and wallets only; the farm does not accept cash.

Prices & conditions ↓
Visit times

The farm’s hours block shows Monday–Sunday 9am–9pm with no season label. It posts no opening or closing date for tree visits; its online ordering windows start November 24.

Full schedule ↓

Find your tree

Choose your Christmas tree.

Family Christmas Tree Farm has been run by the Stokes family since 1972 and calls its selection the largest in San Diego. Its fields grow Monterey pine, which you choose and cut yourself, and the farm’s About page also names Leyland cypress as a second field species; the online shop lists only Monterey pine for choose-and-cut, so ask which trees are in the field.

Pre-cut firs from the Pacific Northwest (Noble, Nordmann and Douglas, with Fraser on its own product page) stand already cut in stands in the main field, in sizes up to 13 feet. Trees can be snow-flocked, and the farm sells stands, preservative and disposal bags separately.

The farm provides everything needed to cut a tree. It supplies twine free of charge to tie the tree down yourself; staff do not tie trees to vehicles, for liability reasons, and every trunk is freshly cut before the tree leaves the farm.

Published varieties

  • Monterey pine
  • Noble fir
  • Nordmann fir
  • Douglas fir
Which variety suits your decorations?

General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.

Douglas fir
Soft needles and more flexible branches, suited to lighter ornaments.

Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗

Compare the options

Trees & prices.

Official prices ↗

The farm accepts all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Afterpay. It does not accept cash.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: tree types, sizes and posted prices
Selection & sizePrice
Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 4 to 5 feet$59.99

Grown on the farm, in limited quantities.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 5 to 6 feet$69.99

Grown on the farm, in limited quantities.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 6 to 7 feet$79.99

Grown on the farm, in limited quantities.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 7 to 8 feet$99.99

Grown on the farm, in limited quantities.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 8 to 9 feet$129.99

Grown on the farm, in limited quantities.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine, 9 to 10 feet$159.99

Listed as out of stock in the online shop.

Pre-cut Noble fir, 2 to 4 feet with stand to 12 to 13 feet$59.99–$749.99

By height; see the pre-cut table.

Pre-cut Nordmann fir, 5 to 6 feet to 11 to 12 feet$99.99–$549.99

By height.

Pre-cut Douglas fir, 5 to 6 feet to 7 to 8 feet$69.99–$99.99

By height.

Pre-cut Fraser fir, 5 to 6 feet to 8 to 9 feet$99.99–$229.99

By height.

Snow-flocked Douglas fir or Noble fir, 5 to 6 feet to 8 to 9 feet$99.99–$299.99

Includes a stand and your choice of snowfall.

Fire retardantNot published

The FAQ says an additional fee is added at checkout.

Delivery to local customersNot published

Rates are shown at checkout after you enter an address.

Field trip$10 per person

October through December; minimum 10 paying visitors.

Photography session$50 per hour

Professional photographers; online booking.

Hours, dates and online ordering

The farm’s home page shows daily hours of 9am to 9pm. That block has no season label, and the farm posts no opening or closing date for Christmas tree visits. Its online shop describes preorder windows that start on November 24 for trees and November 25 for wreaths and garland, with a preorder deadline of November 24 shown for trees; these are tied to delivery dates, and the shop says that online buyers’ trees are chosen and cut before delivery.

The home page banner still announces the pumpkin patch (September 25 to October 31). That season, with its own admission and pumpkin prices, is over and is not part of a Christmas tree visit.

Choose-and-cut Monterey pine

These Monterey pines are grown on the farm for families to choose and cut themselves, in limited quantities, so the farm advises coming early. The farm calls them its best value. It lists fragrance as high and branch strength as medium. The farm posts no admission fee for tree shopping.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: choose-and-cut Monterey pine by height
Tree heightPrice
4 to 5 feet$59.99
5 to 6 feet$69.99
6 to 7 feet$79.99
7 to 8 feet$99.99
8 to 9 feet$129.99
9 to 10 feet, listed as out of stock in the online shop$159.99

Pre-cut Pacific Northwest firs

The farm’s About page says the fresh-cut trees are already cut and displayed in stands within the main field. It also names Grand fir, which has no product listing. The shop lists a preorder window of November 24 to December 5. Fraser fir has a product page on the farm’s site but does not appear in the shop’s current tree listing, so ask whether it is in stock.

The online shop lists the 11 to 12 foot Nordmann fir and the 5 to 6 foot Fraser fir as out of stock.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: pre-cut fir prices by height
TreeHeightPrice
Noble fir2 to 4 feet, baby tree with stand$59.99
Noble fir5 to 6 feet$99.99
Noble fir6 to 7 feet$129.99
Noble fir7 to 8 feet$159.99
Noble fir8 to 9 feet$229.99
Noble fir9 to 10 feet$349.99
Noble fir10 to 11 feet$449.99
Noble fir11 to 12 feet$549.99
Noble fir12 to 13 feet$749.99
Nordmann fir5 to 6 feet$99.99
Nordmann fir6 to 7 feet$129.99
Nordmann fir7 to 8 feet$159.99
Nordmann fir8 to 9 feet$229.99
Nordmann fir9 to 10 feet$349.99
Nordmann fir10 to 11 feet$449.99
Nordmann fir11 to 12 feet, listed as out of stock$549.99
Douglas fir5 to 6 feet$69.99
Douglas fir6 to 7 feet$79.99
Douglas fir7 to 8 feet$99.99
Fraser fir5 to 6, 6 to 7, 7 to 8 and 8 to 9 feet; the 5 to 6 foot size is listed as out of stock$99.99–$229.99

Snow-flocked trees and fire retardant

Flocked trees come in Douglas fir or Noble fir, with medium-density flocking, a stand and your choice of snowfall, and the tree leaves in a protective bag. The preorder window is November 24 to December 5. The farm lists one price per height for the flocked trees and does not say whether Douglas fir and Noble fir differ.

The FAQ says fire retardant can be added to any tree for an additional fee at checkout. The farm does not publish the amount.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: snow-flocked trees
Tree heightPrice
5 to 6 feet$99.99
6 to 7 feet$129.99
7 to 8 feet$159.99
8 to 9 feet$299.99

Tree stands and care items

Stands are sold separately and are not included in a tree price, except that the baby Noble fir comes with its stand and the flocked trees include one. Choose the stand by tree height. The farm advises watering a tree within one hour of getting it home, keep it away from heating vents, fireplaces and harsh window sunlight, and check the water level daily for the first week.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: stands and care items
ItemSizePrice
Baby tree stand2 to 4 feet$9.99
Small stand4 to 5 feet$24.99
Medium stand5 to 7 feet$29.99
Large stand7 to 9 feet$39.99
Large stand with reinforcement9 to 13 feet$59.99
Tree preservative2 ounces$2.99
Tree disposal bagFits trees up to 9 feet$2.99 as an add-on with a tree; $3.99 bought on its own

Potted living trees

The farm sells live potted trees and plants, with prices that vary by pot and size. Only the Aleppo pine shows a preorder window of November 24 to December 5; the others list no separate dates. A baby seedling tree is $3.99.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: potted living trees
PlantSizePrice
Italian stone pine4.5-inch mini$12.99
Italian stone pine1 gallon, 14 to 16 inches$15.99
Italian stone pine6.5-inch pot$19.99
Italian stone pine2 gallon, 18 inches$29.99
Italian stone pine5 gallon, 3.5 to 4 feet$79.99
Leyland cypress4-inch mini$12.99
Leyland cypress3 gallon, 28 to 30 inches$49.99
Aleppo pine15 gallon, 6 to 7 feet$149.99
Aleppo pine15 gallon, 7 to 8 feet$159.99
Rosemary4.5-inch pot$12.99
Rosemary6-inch pot$15.99
Rosemary2 gallon, 26 to 28 inches$29.99
Lemon cypress (product page only, not in the shop listing)6-inch pot$15.99

Wreaths and garland

Wreaths and garland have a preorder window of November 25 to December 1. The farm describes the wreath bundle as Noble fir cuttings with incense cedar, juniper berries and pine cones. A hand-made bow, red or burgundy, comes free and is chosen in an order comment.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: wreaths and garland
ItemSize or shapePrice
WreathSmall, 16 inches$39.99
WreathMedium, 22 inches$49.99
WreathLarge, 24 inches$59.99
WreathXXX-Large, 48 inches, listed as out of stock$249.99
Shaped wreathCandy cane$59.99
Shaped wreathCross$59.99
Shaped wreathCharm$39.99
Shaped wreathArch$39.99
Cedar garland10 feet$39.99
Noble fir cuttings2 pound bunch$14.99
Wreath hangerEach$3.99
Hand-made wreaths with bows on a corrugated wall under a saw-blade sign reading Cut Your Own Trees
Wreaths on the wall at the cut-your-own-trees area.

Gifts, firewood and food

The farm also lists handmade holiday goods, including ornaments and lights, and gift cards. The firewood bundle and the mason jar candle have the same preorder window as wreaths, November 25 to December 1. Julian pies are listed from $14.99 to $28.99.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: other goods
ItemPrice
Cinnamon brooms$3.99–$9.99
Cinnamon pine cones$9.99
Leather jingle bells$14.99
Mistletoe$3.99
Firewood bundle$7.99
Mason jar candle, 16 ounces$21.99
Julian pie$14.99–$28.99

Delivery, payment and returns

The farm delivers trees to local customers. Its rates are shown at checkout once you enter an address, and none is posted in advance. Payment is by credit and debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Afterpay; the farm does not accept cash.

The return policy gives 7 days from receiving a purchase. Trees and merchandise must be returned to the farm, with the original credit card.

Hay rides, farm animals and field trips

The About page says hay rides are offered on a regular basis and that a wait may be necessary, and it mentions farm animals for children of all ages. The farm posts no hay ride schedule or price and no terms for seeing the animals.

Field trips run October through December at $10 per person. Groups are limited to 40, with a minimum of 10 paying visitors, up to 7 minors per chaperone, and teachers and aides free. The 90-minute educational tour includes animals, outdoor games and a tractor ride, and a small gift for each person. A picnic area with tables, chairs and shade, portable restrooms and hand-washing stations are provided, and hot and cold beverages and other farm products can be bought during the visit. Booking is online, and a signed Farm Property Use and Service Agreement is required before entry.

Photography sessions

Professional photographers can book the farm as a location from the first week of October through the first week of December, at $50 per hour. Booking is online, a contract must be signed, and photographers check in on arrival. Radio flyer wagons are available as props.

Dogs, restrooms and what the farm has not posted

The farm says well-behaved dogs are welcome and that owners pick up after them. Restrooms are in the main lot at the east end of the fresh-cut trees. The farm posts no weather policy, parking details or accessibility information.

Pick your day

Dates & hours.

Official visit information ↗

Tree season: No opening or closing dates posted for tree visits; online ordering windows start November 24

The farm’s Location & Hours block shows 9am–9pm every day but does not say when Christmas tree visits begin or end. The online shop’s windows, such as November 24 to 30 for Monterey pine and November 24 to December 5 for firs, are tied to delivery dates, not to opening days. The farm says that if a tree is available to buy online, it is available at the farm too.

Family Christmas Tree Farm: published opening schedule
Christmas seasonHours
Daily, Monday–Sunday9am–9pm on the farm’s hours block, which carries no season label
Tree visits: opening and closing datesNot posted
Online preorder window, Monterey pineDelivery dates November 24 to 30
Online preorder window, pre-cut firs and flocked treesNovember 24 to December 5
Online preorder window, wreaths, garland, firewood and candlesNovember 25 to December 1
Field tripsOctober through December, by online booking
Photography sessionsFirst week of October through the first week of December, by online booking

The online windows describe when ordered trees and goods are delivered. They are not opening dates for in-farm shopping.

Before you go.

  • Online windows from November 24 are delivery dates, not opening dates.
  • Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Afterpay only; no cash.
  • Staff do not tie trees to vehicles; twine is provided.
  • The farm’s general email is info@familychristmastreefarm.com.

300 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021

General farm questions619-448-5331

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