Smithsburg · Maryland
Mountains Edge Tree Farm
A Washington County choose-and-cut farm with one $65 price for any variety and any size, four firs and spruces, free baling, drilling and shaking, and a beautiful view.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Choose a tree; staff cuts
- Any tree, any size
- $65
One flat price for any variety and any size. Baling, drilling and shaking are free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Black Friday, November 27, through Sunday, December 13: Fridays 10am–5pm, weekends 9am–5pm. Early tagging Sundays, November 15 and 22, 1–5pm.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Mountains Edge is a choose-and-cut farm where you walk through the trees, pick the one that speaks to you, cut it down and bring it back for the family to bind. On arrival, check in with the family when you arrive; they can show you samples of each variety and send you in the right direction.
The farm grows two firs and two spruces, and every tree carries the same price whatever the variety or size. The spruces are treated in the field with florist wax for better needle retention.
Everything you need is lent at no charge: tree sleds, saws and gloves. If you would rather not cut or carry, the farm’s helpers can cut and haul the tree for you at no additional fee. Dress warm: the farm asks visitors to be prepared to be outside the entire time.
Published varieties
- Concolor fir
- Turkish or silver fir
- Blue spruce
- Norway spruce
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Concolor fir
- Longer, silver-blue needles with a citrus scent when crushed.
- 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.
The farm accepts major credit cards. Cash and checks are not mentioned on the farm’s own pages.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Any variety, any size | $65 Concolor, silver or Turkish fir, blue spruce or Norway spruce: the farm says all trees are one price, with no per-foot rate. It does not say whether sales tax is included or whether a size limit applies. |
| Tree baling, drilling and shaking | Free Listed as free by the farm. |
| Helpers to cut or haul your tree | No additional fee The farm’s helpers can cut or haul the tree for you. |
| Davis tree stands and pin-style stands | Available to buy The farm does not post stand prices. |
| Fresh-made wreaths | Available to buy Wreath sizes and prices are not posted. |
Four varieties, in the farm’s words
The farm describes each variety by needle length, colour and needle retention, rating retention with stars.
| Variety | What the farm says |
|---|---|
| Concolor fir | Blue-green needles, ½ to 1½ inches long, with a citrus aroma. Excellent needle retention. |
| Turkish or silver fir | Dark green needles with silver tips, ½ to 1 inch long; similar to Fraser fir. Excellent needle retention. |
| Blue spruce | Blue-green to powdery blue needles, ½ to 1 inch long. Good needle retention. |
| Norway spruce | Deep green needles, ½ to ¾ inch. Good needle retention. |
Early tagging, stands and wreaths
Early tagging is available on Sunday, November 15 and Sunday, November 22, from 1pm to 5pm. The farm does not explain how tagging works in its season announcement; last season the farm asked customers with a tagged tree still to collect to text their details so it could call to arrange a pickup appointment.
Davis tree stands and pin-style stands are sold at the farm, which describes them as easy-to-use stands that do not fail. Fresh-made wreaths are sold for front doors and as gifts. Prices for stands and wreaths are not posted.
Caring for your tree at home
If you will not set the tree up right away, store it in an unheated garage or other spot out of the wind and freezing temperatures. When you are ready, make a fresh half-inch cut and use a sturdy stand that holds at least half a gallon of water. Keep the water above the base of the trunk, because resin forms if it drops below.
Check lights for worn cords, use UL-approved decorations, and unplug the lights at night. Miniature lights reduce drying.
Finding the farm and a request to photographers
From Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, take Pennsylvania Route 997 south to Maryland Route 64, turn left on Bikle Road, turn right on Greensburg Road and continue to Edgemont Road. From Hagerstown, take Maryland Route 64 east, turn right on Bikle Road, turn right on Greensburg Road and continue to Edgemont Road. From there follow the signs and arrows to the farm. The farm’s own pages spell the road as Greensburg in one set of directions and Greensboro in another, so check a map for the turn.
The farm says photographers cannot be accommodated, and asks visitors to come enjoy its view. The Smithsburg mailing address sits outside the town itself, in the countryside of Washington County.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Black Friday, November 27, through Sunday, December 13
The farm announces a 2026 season of Black Friday through Sunday, December 13, with early tagging on two November Sundays. It posts no Monday-to-Thursday hours.
| Season calendar | Hours |
|---|---|
| Early tagging, Sundays November 15 and 22 | 1–5pm |
| Opening day, Friday, November 27 | 10am–5pm |
| Fridays through December 11 | 10am–5pm |
| Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, December 13 | 9am–5pm |
The farm lists Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours only, so the open days are Fridays through Sundays from November 27 to December 13. Thanksgiving Day is not mentioned.
Before you go.
- Prices are one flat $65 per tree; the farm accepts major credit cards.
- Tree sleds, saws and gloves are lent free, and helpers can cut and haul your tree.
- Wear warm clothes; the farm expects you to be outdoors the whole visit.
- The farm cannot accommodate photographers.
- Pets, parking, restrooms and weather policies are not posted. The farm’s email is mountainsedgetreefarm@gmail.com.
13442 Station Lane, Smithsburg, MD 21783
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