Elgin · Texas
Evergreen Farms Christmas Trees
A family tree farm on Monkey Road in Elgin, run by Mike and Beth Walterscheidt, where Virginia pine, Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress grow in the field and the farm furnishes saws, shakes your tree and wraps it in netting, alongside pre-cut Fraser and Noble firs, a gift shop, games, a nature trail and farm animals, a weekend campfire and concession stand, and no charge for admission or parking.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Choose-and-cut Virginia pine and Leyland cypress, and pre-cut firs
- Cut-your-own from $48 for 4 feet, before tax
Choose-and-cut Virginia pine and Leyland cypress run from $48 for a 4-foot tree to $210 for 14 feet, before tax. Pre-cut firs run from $85 for 5 feet to $220 for 10 feet, before tax. Saws are furnished, and the farm shakes your tree and wraps it in netting. There is no admission or parking fee. Ask the farm for the price of Arizona cypress.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am. Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 1pm–5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 2pm–5pm.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
The farm grows Virginia pine, Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress. Virginia pine is the most common: a short-needled pine with a pleasant fragrance and dense foliage. Leyland cypress is a sterile hybrid that does not pollinate, which makes it a good choice if allergies are a worry, and kept in water it does not leave needles on the carpet. Arizona cypress has dense sprays that range from dull gray-green to bright blue-green, and it is very fragrant.
Pre-cut firs are a separate choice: Fraser fir shipped from North Carolina and Noble fir shipped from Washington State, both in refrigerated trucks and kept in water. The farm furnishes saws, so bring your own measuring tools.
Published varieties
- Virginia pine
- Leyland cypress
- Arizona cypress
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
- Noble fir (pre-cut)
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.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Prices are before tax. The farm takes cash, check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. Ask the farm for gift shop, stand, concession and Arizona cypress prices.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 4 feet | $48 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 6 feet | $72 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 8 feet | $96 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 10 feet | $150 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 14 feet | $210 Before tax. |
| Arizona cypress | Ask the farm Grown on the farm but not on the farm's price chart. |
| Pre-cut fir, 5 feet | $85 Before tax; a separate choice from the field trees. |
| Pre-cut fir, 10 feet | $220 Before tax; a separate choice from the field trees. |
| Admission and parking | No charge The farm charges neither for tree sales. |
Choose and cut Virginia pine and cypress in the field
Walk the field, pick a Virginia pine, Leyland cypress or Arizona cypress and cut it yourself. The farm furnishes saws, and workers are glad to help if you have trouble cutting. Please bring your own measuring tools. The farm will shake the tree and wrap it in netting for easy transporting, and twine is available if you need to tie it to your vehicle.
The farm hand-plants seedlings every year, plants at least one tree for each one cut, and shears its trees yearly, with drip irrigation, mulch and a pest management system. No reservations are needed. At this time the farm has no potted trees and does not flock trees.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Choose | Virginia pine, Leyland cypress or Arizona cypress; bring your own measuring tools. |
| Cut | The farm furnishes saws; workers will help if you have trouble. |
| Shake and net | The farm shakes the tree and wraps it in netting. |
| Tie down | Twine is available if you need it. |
| Pay | Cash, check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. |
Choose-and-cut tree prices
Virginia pine and Leyland cypress are priced by height, from $48 for a 4-foot tree to $210 for 14 feet, and the prices below are before tax. Arizona cypress is not on the farm's price chart, so ask the farm for its price.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 4 feet | $48 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 4.5 feet | $54 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 5 feet | $60 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 5.5 feet | $66 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 6 feet | $72 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 6.5 feet | $78 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 7 feet | $84 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 7.5 feet | $90 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 8 feet | $96 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 8.5 feet | $110.50 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 9 feet | $117 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 9.5 feet | $123 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 10 feet | $150 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 10.5 feet | $152.50 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 11 feet | $165 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 11.5 feet | $172.50 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 12 feet | $180 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 12.5 feet | $187.50 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 13 feet | $195 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 13.5 feet | $202.50 | Before tax. |
| Virginia pine or Leyland cypress, 14 feet | $210 | Before tax. |
Pre-cut Fraser and Noble firs
Fraser fir cannot grow in Texas, yet many visitors enjoy it, so the farm brings it in from North Carolina in refrigerated trucks and keeps it in water or waters it every day. Noble fir comes from Washington State and gets the same care. Ask the farm which price applies to Fraser and which to Noble. Pre-cut firs are a separate choice from the field trees.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cut fir, 5 feet | $85 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 5.5 feet | $92 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 6 feet | $99 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 6.5 feet | $112 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 7 feet | $125 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 7.5 feet | $145 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 8 feet | $165 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 8.5 feet | $180 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 9 feet | $195 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 9.5 feet | $208 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut fir, 10 feet | $220 | Before tax. |
Season days and hours
The farm opens on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, from 10am to 5pm. After that Saturdays run 10am to 5pm, Sundays 1pm to 5pm, and Thursdays and Fridays 2pm to 5pm. Ask the farm about Monday through Wednesday and any other weekday hours, and about the last day of the season.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | 10am–5pm | The day after Thanksgiving. |
| Saturdays | 10am–5pm | The campfire and concession stand run on weekends. |
| Sundays | 1pm–5pm | The campfire and concession stand run on weekends. |
| Thursdays and Fridays | 2pm–5pm | |
| Monday through Wednesday | Ask the farm | |
| Last day of the season | Ask the farm |
Games, nature trail, campfire and gift shop
After you cut your tree there are plenty of games to enjoy, including tetherball, a maze, hopscotch and a playground, plus a nature trail, farm animals and the gift shop. On weekends the farm builds a campfire for roasting marshmallows, and the Chuckwagon Concession stand is open with drinks, hot chocolate, s'more fixings, sausage wraps and snacks. Ask the farm for concession prices.
The gift shop has a quaint atmosphere for finding the perfect ornament or gift, including Old World ornaments, hand-carved olivewood from Bethlehem, nativity scenes, story ornaments such as the pickle, tree toppers, Advent calendars and collectible State Capitol ornaments. A large supply of tree stands and tree bags for end-of-season cleanup is on hand. Ask the farm for gift shop, stand and bag prices.
| Extra | Details |
|---|---|
| Games | Tetherball, a maze, hopscotch and a playground. |
| Nature trail and farm animals | A nature trail and farm animals to enjoy after you cut your tree. |
| Campfire | Weekends, for roasting marshmallows. |
| Chuckwagon Concession | Weekends: drinks, hot chocolate, s'more fixings, sausage wraps and snacks. |
| Gift shop | Ornaments, nativity scenes, tree toppers, tree stands and tree bags. |
School tours, wreath workshop, parties and photographers
Educational tree tours for students from preschool to fourth grade run December 1–18, led by professional educators, with the tour also adapted for scouts, retirement centers and garden clubs, and a picnic lunch on the pavilion or in the tree house afterward. Wreath-making workshops for adult groups run the same dates. Ask the farm how to book a tour, workshop or party, and about November party dates.
Photographers are welcome for a fee of $40 an hour with a time scheduled ahead. They are not allowed during tree sales hours.
| Service | Dates | Price and terms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational tree tour | December 1–18 | $8 per person or student, free for teachers, $80 minimum per tour; parents $5 each, paid on arrival. |
| Wreath-making workshop | December 1–18 | $10 per wreath, $5 more per wreath if decorating, $100 minimum per group; adult groups. |
| Birthday party | September and November | $200 for up to 15 children, $10 per child above 15, adults at no charge. Four hours with the farm to your group, one train ride, the pavilion and tree house, playground, animals and a bounce house; food is $5 or $6 per person. |
| Photographers | Outside tree sales hours | $40 an hour; schedule a time ahead. |
Getting there and practical details
From Austin, take Highway 290 east, about 8 miles past Manor and before Elgin, and turn right on County Line Road at the gas station and stoplight. Go 2 miles, turn left on Monkey Road and go 2 more miles, and the farm is on the left. From Bastrop, take Highway 95 north and turn left on Highway 290 in Elgin; at the first stoplight, by McDonald's and Meyers Smokehouse, turn right on Loop 109, take the right fork onto Farm-to-Market Road 1704 after 2 blocks, and after 2 miles turn right on Monkey Road. The farm is a mile on the right.
Well-behaved pets are welcome on a leash, and you are asked to clean up after them. No reservations are required, and the farm charges no admission or parking fee. Ask the farm about restrooms, accessibility and what happens in bad weather.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621 |
| Admission and parking | No charge |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Pets | Welcome on a leash; clean up after them |
| Payment | Cash, check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover |
| Potted and flocked trees | Not available at this time |
The farm, the family and contacts
Mike and Beth Walterscheidt bought the property on Monkey Road to build a high-quality family farm for Central Texans, and began harvesting Christmas trees about three decades ago. Mike is a retired Texas A&M forestry professor, Beth is a past president of the National Christmas Tree Association, and they earlier ran a Christmas tree farm in Bryan. The farm's fall pumpkin hunt is a separate season.
Call the farm at (512) 281-4833 with general questions, or email evergreenfarmsetx@gmail.com; the farm asks you to call if it does not answer an email promptly.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Friday, November 27
The farm opens on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, from 10am to 5pm. After that Saturdays run 10am to 5pm, Sundays 1pm to 5pm, and Thursdays and Fridays 2pm to 5pm. Ask the farm about Monday through Wednesday, any other weekday hours and a last day of the season.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | 10am–5pm |
| Saturdays | 10am–5pm |
| Sundays | 1pm–5pm |
| Thursdays and Fridays | 2pm–5pm |
| Monday through Wednesday | Ask the farm |
| Last day of the season | Ask the farm |
The campfire and Chuckwagon Concession run on weekends.
Before you go.
- Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am; then Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 1pm–5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 2pm–5pm.
- Choose-and-cut Virginia pine and Leyland cypress from $48 for 4 feet before tax; saws are furnished, and the farm shakes and nets your tree.
- Pre-cut Fraser and Noble firs from $85 are a separate choice from the field trees.
- No admission or parking fee; weekends add a campfire and a concession stand.
- Leashed pets welcome; cash, check and major cards.
- Call (512) 281-4833 or email evergreenfarmsetx@gmail.com.
242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621
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