Franklin Township (Somerset County) · New Jersey
Otterbein Farm
An earlier grower profile describes Otterbein as a family tree-growing operation on Skillmans Lane, with fir, spruce and white pine, handmade wreaths, grave blankets and special-order white-pine roping. Confirm that tree sales are operating and check the current visit arrangements before travelling.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Earlier association selling schedule
- Previously recorded: November 28–December 24 · weekends
- Current selling details unconfirmed
- The available grower profile is from an earlier season. Current tree sales, selection, cutting arrangements and opening details have not been confirmed.
- Find the farm
- 310 Skillmans Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Visitor enquiries732-821-1999Earlier matched industry/government farm contact; current sales and contact availability are unconfirmed.
Hours: Previously recorded: Saturday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
Dates & hours ↓
Dates & hours.
Earlier association selling schedule: Previously recorded: November 28–December 24 · weekends
| Earlier association schedule · unconfirmed | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday during the selling window | 10am–5pm |
This is the earlier recorded association baseline; current selling dates and hours have not been confirmed.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Pre-cut trees
Tree species
- Blue spruce
- Norway spruce
- White spruce
- White pine
- Concolor fir
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
The farm visit.
Compare the grower-cut choices
Earlier industry records describe a grower-cut retail selection of blue, Norway and white spruce, white pine, concolor, Fraser and Canaan fir, with tree tagging. An older government record instead describes choose-and-cut. Confirm the current cutting and tagging arrangements rather than assuming either format is available.
The archived grower spotlight describes a roughly 12-acre family operation with concolor a particular focus. Its species list is useful background to discuss with the farm, not a statement of current stock.
Handmade wreaths and ordered roping
The earlier grower spotlight describes wreaths and grave blankets made at the farm, with wreaths wired by hand onto double rings. White-pine roping was made from farm-grown trees by special order. Confirm current greenery orders and lead times before planning a collection.
Earlier industry records also list stands and decorations, and the spotlight records Venmo acceptance. Current payment methods, prices and stock remain unconfirmed.
Before you go.
- Skillmans Lane is between Route 27 and South Middlebush Road.
Other farms to compare.
- Anne Ellen Christmas Tree FarmManalapan Township, New Jersey
Walk mixed fir, spruce and pine fields, or choose a pre-cut tree under the lights; the shops and separately ticketed Village offer different ways to extend the visit.
- Conover’s FarmWall Township, New Jersey
Select and tag a field tree for staff cutting, with heights from four feet to more than twelve and a separate reservation-and-pickup routine.
- Keris Tree Farm & Christmas ShopUpper Freehold Township, New Jersey
Compare field-grown fir, spruce and pine with pre-cut noble and Fraser fir, then browse a Christmas shop with handmade bells, ornaments and fresh greenery.