Shawnee · Kansas
Midland Holiday Pines
A family-owned tree farm in Shawnee with seven acres of field pines to walk: Scotch, Virginia, Austrian and White pine. Cut your perfect tree yourself with the farm's tools, or have the farm cut it for you, and the staff will shake it, net it and help tie it to your vehicle. Fraser fir, Blue Spruce, Balsam fir, Douglas fir and White pine are brought in cut, and fresh wreaths, greens and a small porch gift shop round out the visit. The farm opens the day after Thanksgiving and keeps weekend hours until the trees are sold.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Choose a tree; staff cuts
- Field trees and brought-in firs
- Ask the farm for tree prices
Ask the farm for this season's tree prices. A complimentary goodie bag with hot cocoa mix and candy canes goes home with you.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am, the day after Thanksgiving. After opening weekend the farm is open weekends only, 10am–5pm, while supplies last.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
The field at Midland Holiday Pines covers seven acres, and the choose-and-cut list is Scotch pine, Virginia pine, Austrian pine and White pine. Trees run from roughly 6 to 15 feet while supplies last, and most of the trees in the field are between 7 and 10 feet. The farm describes Virginia pine as soft-needled with a pine smell that holds ornaments well, and White pine as long-needled and flexible, so it will not hold heavy ornaments or lights well.
The farm also brings in cut trees from Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina: Fraser fir, Blue Spruce, Balsam fir, Douglas fir and White pine. Fraser has short needles, strong branches and good needle retention; Balsam has soft double needles and a long-lasting fragrance; Blue Spruce is gray, blue and silver, holds ornaments well, and has sharp needles and some needle loss. Ask the farm which firs are in stock.
Published varieties
- Scotch pine
- Virginia pine
- Austrian pine
- White pine
- Fraser fir (brought in)
- Blue spruce (brought in)
- Balsam fir (brought in)
- Douglas fir (brought in)
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Fraser fir
- Upward branches and good needle retention; firmer branches can suit heavier ornaments.
- Balsam fir
- A notably fragrant choice with soft needles.
- Douglas fir
- Soft needles and more flexible branches, suited to lighter ornaments.
- White pine
- Long, soft needles and flexible branches; choose lighter decorations.
- Blue spruce
- Blue to silver-blue foliage with sharp needle tips.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Ask the farm for this season's prices. The farm takes all major credit cards, cash and local personal checks.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Field-grown pine, cut by you or by the farm | Ask the farm Choose from about 6 to 15 feet while supplies last. |
| Brought-in Fraser, Blue Spruce, Balsam, Douglas fir and White pine | Ask the farm Cut trees brought to the farm; sizes run about 6 to 13 feet. |
| Pine and Fraser fir wreaths and fresh greens | Ask the farm Made, decorated and sold at the farm. |
| Photography session | Ask the farm A fee applies and appointments are made in advance. |
| Goodie bag with hot cocoa mix and candy canes | Complimentary Handed out with your visit to enjoy at home. |
Cut it yourself, or we cut it for you
Walk the seven acres, pick the pine that suits your family, and then cut it down yourself or let the farm cut it for you. Leave your own saws at home, because the farm provides the tools.
At checkout, in the garage, the staff shake and net your tree and help you secure it to your car. Please make sure it is fastened tightly before you leave the farm.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Choose | Walk the field and pick your tree from about 6 to 15 feet while supplies last; most field trees are 7 to 10 feet. |
| Cut | Cut it down yourself with the farm's tools, or ask the farm to cut it for you. |
| Tools | The farm provides the tools; please leave your own saws at home. |
| Checkout | Checkout is in the garage, where the staff shake and net your tree and help secure it to your vehicle. |
| Goodie bag | A complimentary bag of hot cocoa mix and candy canes to enjoy at home. |
| Pay | All major credit cards, cash and local personal checks. |
Brought-in firs and what each one is like
Beyond the field pines, the farm brings in cut firs and spruce from Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina in sizes from about 6 to 13 feet. Supplies last only so long, so ask the farm what is on hand the day you plan to come.
| Tree | About it |
|---|---|
| Fraser fir | Short needles, strong branches, green and silver undertones and good needle retention. |
| Balsam fir | Soft double needles, a graceful shape and a long-lasting fragrance, with some needle loss. |
| Blue spruce | Gray, blue and silver color and sharp needles; holds ornaments well, with some needle loss. |
| Douglas fir | Brought in cut along with the other firs. |
| White pine | Long soft needles and flexible branches; will not hold heavy ornaments or lights well. |
Wreaths, greens and the porch gift shop
Pine and Fraser fir wreaths are made, decorated and sold right at the farm, and fresh greens are on hand. The small gift shop on the porch carries decorations, ornaments, candles, cards and other seasonal items.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Wreaths | Pine and Fraser fir wreaths, made and decorated at the farm. |
| Fresh greens | Fresh greens. |
| Porch gift shop | Decorations, ornaments, candles, cards and other seasonal items. |
Season dates and hours
The farm opens on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, at 10am. After opening weekend it is open weekends only, 10am to 5pm, while supplies last, and the season ends when all the trees are sold. Call the farm to check its status before you drive out.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | Opens 10am | The day after Thanksgiving. |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 10am–5pm | While supplies last. |
| Weekdays after opening weekend | Not open | The farm runs weekends only. |
| End of the season | When the trees are sold | The season ends when the trees are gone. |
Getting there, payment and practical details
Road construction on Midland Drive means the farm can only be reached from the west right now. Coming from I-435, take the westbound Shawnee Mission Parkway exit, continue to the first traffic light at Midland Drive and turn east toward the farm. Coming north or south on Highway 7, take the Shawnee Mission Parkway exit and head east toward Midland Drive.
The farm keeps a portable bathroom and hand sanitizer on hand. Insurance rules keep the farm from offering hot beverages or hayrides.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 18541 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 |
| Road access | Reach the farm from the west on Midland Drive while road construction continues; ask the farm to confirm. |
| Payment | All major credit cards, cash and local personal checks. |
| Tools | The farm provides them; leave your own saws at home. |
| Facilities | A portable bathroom and hand sanitizer. |
| Not offered | Hot beverages and hayrides, because of insurance rules. |
Photography sessions by appointment
Photographers can make appointments for family portraits, engagements, weddings, senior photos and other shoots, and commercial photographers working on seasonal marketing are welcome too. A fee applies, and appointments must be made in advance. Photo shoots are not permitted on weekends, when the farm is open to customers. Call the farm for scheduling and fees. This is separate from visiting to choose a tree.
The farm, the family and contacts
Midland Holiday Pines is a family-owned Christmas tree farm that has welcomed the Kansas City area for more than twenty years.
Call the farm at 913-631-5095 to check season status or to ask about photography appointments and fees.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Friday, November 27; weekends only after opening weekend, until the trees are sold
The farm opens for the season on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, at 10am. After opening weekend it is open weekends only, 10am to 5pm, while supplies last, and the season ends when all the trees are sold. Call the farm to check its status before you drive out.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day, the day after Thanksgiving) | Opens 10am |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 10am–5pm, while supplies last |
| Weekdays after opening weekend | Not open; weekends only |
| End of the season | When all the trees are sold |
Weekends only after opening weekend, while supplies last.
Before you go.
- Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am; then weekends only, 10am–5pm, while supplies last, until the trees are sold.
- Choose a field pine and cut it yourself with the farm's tools or have the farm cut it; the staff shake, net and help tie it on.
- Brought-in Fraser, Balsam and Douglas firs, Blue Spruce and White pine, fresh wreaths, greens and a porch gift shop.
- Road construction means reaching the farm from the west on Midland Drive right now; confirm before you go.
- Credit cards, cash and local personal checks are accepted.
- Call 913-631-5095 to check season status or ask about photography appointments.
18541 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218
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