Salem · Oregon
Buckendorf Family Tree Farm
Pick a farm-grown fir at Buckendorf, with saws, kneeling pads, tree handling and a firepit for a comfortable South Salem outing.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Previously published u-cut or pre-cut firs
- $10–$12/ft
- Previously published season
- Opens the day after Thanksgiving.
Noble/Nordmann tall tiers apply; shake/bale $5 extra.
All tree prices ↓These are the previously published selling arrangements; confirm the new season’s dates, hours and stock before traveling.
Hours: Weekdays 10am–dark; weekends 9am–dark; opening Friday 9am–dark.
Dates & hours ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗These are the previously published tree prices; confirm renewed prices and available sizes before choosing.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Douglas fir | $10/ft |
| Noble or Nordmann fir | $12/ft Tall-tree tiers apply: 8–9ft $130; 9–10ft $165; 10–11ft $220. |
| Noble or Nordmann fir, 8–9ft | $130 |
| Noble or Nordmann fir, 9–10ft | $165 |
| Noble or Nordmann fir, 10–11ft | $220 |
| Tree shaking and baling | $5 |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Previously published season: Opens the day after Thanksgiving.
These are the previously published selling arrangements; confirm the new season’s dates, hours and stock before traveling.
| Previously published opening schedule | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening Friday | 9am–dark |
| Monday–Friday | 10am–dark |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9am–dark |
Choose your Christmas tree.
The Buckendorfs grow Noble, Nordmann and Douglas firs for both U-cut and pre-cut shopping. Published tree sizes run 2–12 feet, so measure your room before heading to the field or ready-cut selection.
Douglas firs are listed at $10 per foot. Noble and Nordmann firs are generally $12 per foot, with separate tall-tree tiers: 8–9 feet $130, 9–10 feet $165 and 10–11 feet $220. The price poster lists shaking and baling at $5.
Tree species
- Noble fir
- Nordmann fir
- Douglas fir
The farm visit.
A helping hand with the tree
Borrow a hand saw and garden kneeling pad before you explore the rows. Once you choose, the team shakes out loose needles, bales the tree for transport and offers drive-up loading and secure fastening.
Bring gloves, warm layers, boots and straps or rope for the journey home. Fields can be muddy, while free onsite parking and arrival signs help direct the start of the visit.
Stay for cocoa and music
Complimentary hot cocoa, coffee and cookies make it easy to pause by the outdoor firepit. The Jenn N Juice mobile bar offers holiday cocktails and spiked cider for guests 21 and over. Weekend live music is described with local artist Tessa Johnson.
The farm describes weekend Santa appearances and an elf hunt for children; special opening-weekend guests and prizes have their own seasonal schedules. Check the farm’s announcements for those visits rather than expecting every character throughout normal opening hours.
Wreaths and seasonal greenery
Shop fresh wreaths and garland while the tree is being prepared. Special orders are welcomed, which can help when you need a particular decoration rather than a standard wreath.
| Greenery | Listed price |
|---|---|
| 22-inch wreath | $24 |
| 24-inch wreath | $28 |
| Cedar wreath | $28 |
| 10-foot garland | $20 |
Opening-weekend visitors
The previous-season opening-weekend program below is separate from the all-day tree-shopping hours. New character and music dates have not been announced; the two published Sunday times conflict, so confirm that session rather than assuming either time.
| Day | Visit | Time |
|---|---|---|
| November 28 | Santa and live music | 10am–2pm |
| November 29 | Buddy the Elf | 10am–noon |
| November 29 | Santa and live music | 10am–2pm |
| November 30 | Santa and live music | Confirm time: operator pages differ |
Other farms to compare.
- Helvetia Christmas Tree FarmHillsboro, Oregon
Choose trimmed or natural firs, then explore the holiday shop, tractor train and Santaland at Helvetia.
- Pollard RanchPortland, Oregon
Choose a fir in Pollard Ranch’s Skyline plantation, warm up by the fire, or arrange a freshly cut tree for pickup or local delivery.
- Christmas Mountain Choose and CutScappoose, Oregon
Ride the wagon or walk into Christmas Mountain’s fir fields, with peak-day reservations, a gift shop and hot drinks.