Knob Noster · Missouri
Spring Branch Acres
A family farm where you choose and cut a Scotch pine up to 10 feet tall from the field, or pick a fresh Michigan Fraser fir, balsam fir or white pine from the gift shop barn, with hand saws, tree carts, shaking, netting and twine, a barn of wreaths and holiday decor, hot chocolate, cider and popcorn, dog-friendly grounds and school tours.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Christmas trees
- Ask the farm
Ask the farm for tree prices, including tabletop trees, pre-cut firs and wreaths. School tours are $5 per child.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 21 and is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–5pm, plus Black Friday, November 27, 9am–5pm. Closed all other Fridays. The last day is Sunday, December 13.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
In the field you choose and cut a live Scotch pine, with trees up to 10 feet tall. Inside the gift shop barn, the farm displays fresh, ordered pre-cut trees from Michigan: Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine. Tabletop trees are also on offer.
Staff are on hand to help you choose, and they will help in the field if you need it.
Published varieties
- Scotch pine
- Fraser fir (pre-cut, from Michigan)
- Balsam fir (pre-cut, from Michigan)
- White pine (pre-cut, from Michigan)
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.
- White pine
- Long, soft needles and flexible branches; choose lighter decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm accepts cash and credit cards.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Field-cut Scotch pine, up to 10 ft | Ask the farm Choose and cut your own. |
| Pre-cut Michigan Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine | Ask the farm Displayed in the gift shop barn. |
| Tabletop trees, wreaths, greenery, treats and tree stands | Ask the farm Sold at the farm. |
| School tour | $5 per child Held the first week of December; schedule in advance. |
Choosing and cutting a Scotch pine in the field
The field holds a variety of Scotch pines, with live trees up to 10 feet tall. You choose and cut your own right from the field, and the friendly staff are on hand to help you choose your perfect tree. The farm provides hand saws and is willing to help you in the field if needed.
Power saws are not allowed. Bring the whole family, and your dog on a leash.
Pre-cut Michigan firs and tabletop trees in the gift shop
If you would rather skip the field, select from the fresh, ordered pre-cut trees displayed inside the gift shop: Michigan fresh-cut Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine. Tabletop trees are also on offer.
Ask the farm for prices on field trees, pre-cut firs and tabletop trees before you choose, and for sizes of the pre-cut and tabletop trees.
| Selection & size | How you get it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch pine, live, up to 10 feet | Choose and cut in the field | Up to 10 feet tall |
| Fraser fir, from Michigan | Pre-cut, displayed in the gift shop | From Michigan |
| Balsam fir, from Michigan | Pre-cut, displayed in the gift shop | From Michigan |
| White pine, from Michigan | Pre-cut, displayed in the gift shop | From Michigan |
| Tabletop trees | Available at the farm | Sizes not listed; ask the farm |
The barn gift shop: wreaths, decor, tree stands and treats
The family turned its farm shop into a Christmas wonderland, and the barn is filled with unique holiday signs, fresh wreaths, both decorated and undecorated, cut greenery, candles, ornaments and festive decor, all set to classic Christmas music. Tim Mitchell’s Yule tree stands are available for purchase, billed as the way to stand your tree straight and fast.
Hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn are among the holiday treats and extras. Families return to the warmth of the barn for a mug of hot chocolate or cider after time in the field.
| Item | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh wreaths | Decorated and undecorated | Gift shop barn |
| Cut greenery, candles, ornaments, holiday signs and decor | A barn of unique holiday goods | Gift shop barn |
| Tim Mitchell’s Yule tree stands | Available for purchase | Gift shop barn |
| Hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn | Holiday treats and extras | At the farm |
Saws, carts, shaking, netting and twine
Spring Branch Acres provides hand saws and tree carts for easy transport. Tree shaking and netting are on hand for a clean ride home, and twine is available for tying your tree down.
No power saws are allowed.
| Item | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Saws | Hand saws provided; no power saws |
| Tree carts | Provided for easy transport |
| Shaking and netting | Available for a clean ride home |
| Twine | Available for tying down your tree |
| Help in the field | Staff will help if you need it |
Season dates and hours
Opening day is Saturday, November 21, and the last day is Sunday, December 13. The farm is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm, and on Black Friday, Friday, November 27, from 9am to 5pm. Every other Friday it is closed.
The weekend days in the season are November 21–22, 28–29, December 5–6 and 12–13.
| Date | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday, November 21–22 | 9am–5pm | Opening day is Saturday, November 21 |
| Friday, November 27 | 9am–5pm | Black Friday; the only Friday open |
| Saturday–Sunday, November 28–29 | 9am–5pm | Regular weekend hours |
| Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6 | 9am–5pm | Regular weekend hours |
| Saturday–Sunday, December 12–13 | 9am–5pm | Sunday, December 13 is the last day |
School tours
School groups can tour the farm during the first week of December for $5 per child. Tours must be scheduled in advance; the farm’s phone number is (660) 233-4072.
| Group | When | Cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| School groups | The first week of December | $5 per child | Must be scheduled in advance |
Photo sessions with a local photographer, booked separately
Spring Branch Acres has teamed up with Mia Walters Photography, a family photographer based in Sedalia. Photo sessions are booked and priced directly with the photographer, and are separate from a tree visit; contact her to schedule or inquire.
Payment, dogs and caring for your tree at home
The farm accepts cash and credit cards. Dogs are welcome on a leash, so bring the whole family.
At home, put the tree in a sturdy stand that holds at least a gallon of water and cut at least a quarter inch off the base before you set it up. A fresh tree can use up to a gallon of water in its first 24 hours; refill it daily and never let the water drop below the bottom of the trunk. If sap seals the cut, hot tap water helps. Store it upright, and keep it away from fireplaces, radiators and heating vents. The farm plants three seedlings for every tree it sells.
The Corbett family, the farm and contacts
Jeff and Lynette Corbett manage the farm with help from their son, Clayton. They began by planting their first 2,000 Scotch pines with guidance from experienced growers and the Department of Agriculture, then transformed the farm shop into a Christmas wonderland and began selling trees. The family supports the Missouri Christmas Tree Association, the National Christmas Tree Association, the Johnson County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sale, the Knob Noster FFA Alumni and the Warrensburg FFA Advisory.
For questions about trees and the farm, call (660) 233-4072. The farm’s website also has a contact form.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, December 13, on Saturdays, Sundays and Friday, November 27
Opening day is Saturday, November 21 and the last day is Sunday, December 13. The farm is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm and on Black Friday, November 27, from 9am to 5pm; every other Friday is closed.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday, November 21–22 | 9am–5pm; opening day is November 21 |
| Friday, November 27 (Black Friday) | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday–Sunday, November 28–29 | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6 | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday–Sunday, December 12–13 | 9am–5pm; December 13 is the last day |
| All other Fridays | Closed |
School tours run the first week of December by advance arrangement.
Before you go.
- Open Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–5pm, and Friday, November 27, from Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, December 13; other Fridays closed.
- Choose and cut a Scotch pine up to 10 feet, or pick a pre-cut Michigan Fraser fir, balsam fir or white pine from the gift shop.
- Hand saws, carts, shaking, netting and twine are on hand; no power saws.
- School tours are $5 per child; ask the farm for tree, wreath and tabletop tree prices.
- Dogs are welcome on a leash. Photo sessions are booked separately with a local photographer.
- Call (660) 233-4072.
730 NE FF Hwy, Knob Noster, MO 65336
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