Hockley · Texas
Family Roots TX
A family-operated Virginia pine farm in Hockley, where you choose a tree in the field and cut it yourself with a hand saw the farm provides, with premium pre-cut Fraser firs, a $2.00 hayride, local vendors, baked goods, hot cocoa, cider and coffee, handmade wreaths and free admission and parking.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Cut-your-own Virginia pine
- $90–$150 per cut tree, before tax
Cut-your-own Virginia pine runs $90 for 6 feet, $105 for 7 feet, $125 for 8 feet, $140 for 9 feet and $150 for 10 feet and taller, before tax, with a $5 baling charge from 10 feet. A hand saw is provided. Pre-cut Fraser fir starts at $55 for 3 to 4 feet. Admission and parking are free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 21. Saturday and Sunday 10am–5:30pm; Friday 2pm–5:30pm, with Friday, November 27 opening at 10am; through Sunday, December 13.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Every field tree at Family Roots TX is a Virginia pine, a medium-needled, rigid-branched Southern tree that is very fragrant. Trees are priced by height and cut at 6 feet and taller, and you choose and cut your own with a hand saw the farm hands you at the gate.
Premium pre-cut Fraser firs are a separate choice. They are freshly shipped in from North Carolina and ready to take home, in four priced size bands from 3 to 4 feet up to 9 to 10 feet.
Published varieties
- Virginia pine
- Fraser 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 on the farm's price list are before sales tax. The farm takes cash and cards and does not take checks, and all sales are final. Ask the farm for hot drink, baked goods, floral and swag prices.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Virginia pine, cut your own, 6 feet | $90 Before tax; trees are cut at 6 feet and taller, and a tree under 6 feet is also $90. |
| Virginia pine, cut your own, 7 feet | $105 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine, cut your own, 8 feet | $125 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine, cut your own, 9 feet | $140 Before tax. |
| Virginia pine, cut your own, 10 feet and taller | $150 Before tax; plus a $5 baling charge for trees 10 feet and taller. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 3 to 4 feet | $55 Before tax; a separate choice from the field trees. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 6 to 7 feet | $140 Before tax; the supplier sets each tree's height. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 7 to 8 feet | $170 Before tax. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 9 to 10 feet | $240 Before tax. |
| Hayride | $2.00 Ask the farm how the fee is counted; children ride with an adult. |
| Wreaths | From $45 Starting prices by style and size; floral arrangements and swags vary, so ask the farm. |
| Photographer session, half day / full day | $125 / $225 A separate paid service by reservation; half day is up to 4 hours, full day is 10am to 6pm. |
Choose and cut your own Virginia pine
Every tree in the fields is a Virginia pine, a medium-needled, rigid-branched Southern tree that is very fragrant. When you arrive, a greeter hands you a hand saw and a tree tag. Walk the 20-acre farm to find your tree, or take the hayride and browse the goodies first. Staff are glad to help if you need a hand.
Cut the tree yourself, hang the tag on a sturdy branch at eye level and drag the tree to the Tree Measure Station. Staff measure it and mark the tag, then the tree is shaken, baled and sent over to the parking lot. Take the bottom part of the tag to the cashier, pay for the tree and any extras, and show your receipt in the parking lot to claim your tree. Staff help get the tree up on your car but cannot secure it for you.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Arrive | A greeter gives you a hand saw and a tree tag. |
| Choose | Walk the farm, or ride the hayride and browse first. Trees are cut at 6 feet and taller. |
| Cut | Cut the tree yourself with the hand saw; power saws are not allowed. |
| Tag and measure | Tag it at eye level and drag it to the Tree Measure Station, where staff measure and mark the tag. |
| Shake and bale | The tree is shaken, baled and sent to the parking lot. |
| Pay | Take the bottom of the tag to the cashier; then show your receipt to claim the tree. |
| Load | Staff help get the tree on your car; securing it for the drive is up to you. |
Virginia pine prices
Choose-and-cut trees are priced by height, and the farm's prices are before sales tax. Trees are cut at 6 feet and taller to keep trees available for future seasons, and the farm may limit cutting of particular sizes at any time. A $5 baling charge applies to trees 10 feet and taller.
Follow the farm's Facebook and Instagram pages for event updates and weather notices. Cash and cards are accepted; checks are not.
| Tree height | Price before tax |
|---|---|
| 6 feet (a tree under 6 feet is also $90) | $90 |
| 7 feet | $105 |
| 8 feet | $125 |
| 9 feet | $140 |
| 10 feet and taller | $150 |
| Baling, trees 10 feet and taller | $5 |
Pre-cut Fraser fir
Pre-cut Fraser firs are a separate choice from the field-grown pines. They come freshly shipped in from a North Carolina supplier and are ready to take home, and the supplier sets the height of each tree. Prices are before sales tax.
The farm brings in Fraser firs in four size bands, and its North Carolina supplier sets each tree's height. Ask the farm whether it has 4 to 6 foot or 8 to 9 foot trees.
| Tree height | Price before tax |
|---|---|
| 3 to 4 feet | $55 |
| 6 to 7 feet | $140 |
| 7 to 8 feet | $170 |
| 9 to 10 feet | $240 |
Season dates, hours and the pre-sale weekend
The season opens Saturday, November 21 and the farm is open Friday through Sunday until Sunday, December 13. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10am to 5:30pm, Friday hours are 2pm to 5:30pm, and Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, opens at 10am. Dates can change with tree availability.
To skip the Black Friday crowds, the farm holds a pre-sale the weekend before Thanksgiving: tag and buy your tree, then come back to pick it up when you are ready, or cut it and take it home the same day. Ask the farm for the pre-sale days and hours. There are no reservations during public hours; entry, picnic tables and food vendors are first come, first served, so a non-peak day and an early arrival help.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 (opening day) and Sunday, November 22 | 10am–5:30pm | Opening weekend. |
| Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving) | 10am–5:30pm | Extended Friday hours. |
| Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 | 10am–5:30pm | |
| Fridays, December 4 and December 11 | 2pm–5:30pm | |
| Saturdays and Sundays, December 5–6 and December 12–13 | 10am–5:30pm | Sunday, December 13 is the last listed day. |
| Pre-sale weekend | Ask the farm | Tag and pay early, then pick up later or cut that day. |
Hayride, vendors, food and drink
Admission and parking are free. The hayride is a scenic loop around the 20-acre farm for $2.00; ask the farm how that fee is counted. Children must ride with an adult, and well-behaved pets may ride along. Walkers yield to hayrides.
Local makers and small businesses set up with handmade gifts, baked goods and décor. The farm also serves fresh-baked goods and seasonal drinks such as hot cocoa, cider and coffee; ask the farm for prices. Outside food and drink are not allowed, except for special dietary needs, and alcohol is not permitted.
| Extra | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission and parking | Free. |
| Hayride | $2.00 for a scenic loop around the 20-acre farm; children ride with an adult; pets may ride. |
| Local vendors | Handmade gifts, baked goods and décor from local makers and small businesses. |
| Baked goods and seasonal drinks | Hot cocoa, cider and coffee; ask the farm for prices. |
| Picnic tables | First come, first served. |
Wreaths, greenery and tree accessories
Fresh handmade wreaths and farm-fresh greenery are for sale, along with stands and tree-care items. Wreath prices are starting prices; ask the farm for floral arrangement and swag prices, which vary. The farm cannot install tree stands on site, including stands bought there, and does not drill or flock trees.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Candy Cane Wreath | $45 and up |
| Cross Wreath | $55 and up |
| 24-inch Mixed Noble Fir Wreath | $45 and up |
| 32-inch Mixed Noble Fir Wreath | $65 and up |
| 24-inch Silver Fir Wreath | $45 and up |
| Farm Fresh Greenery | $10 |
| Floral arrangements and swags | Prices vary; ask the farm |
| Tree stand, small / medium / large | $25 / $30 / $35 |
| Tree removal bag | $5 |
| Watering funnel | $7–$12 |
| Tree preservative | $5 |
Photographer sessions
Taking photos of your own family during a regular visit is welcome. Photographers who want a private session can reserve the farm as a separate paid service, by reservation only, through the request form on the farm's website. The farm reviews each request and sends confirmation and invoice instructions once it is approved. Sessions run from November 1 to December 13 and include access to 20 acres of Christmas trees and decorated areas.
A half-day session covers up to four hours, with a morning or afternoon slot chosen when you book; the full-day session runs 10am to 6pm.
| Session | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | $125 | Up to 4 hours; morning or afternoon slot chosen at booking. |
| Full day | $225 | 10am to 6pm. |
Getting there, pets and practical details
Parking is free; please lock your vehicle, since vehicles that block or obstruct others are towed at the owner's expense. Leashed pets are always welcome, and doggie bags are available at the cashier booth. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Watch for ants, animals, uneven ground, moving vehicles and sharp saw blades, stay on the designated walk areas, and know that visitors may be photographed or filmed while on the farm.
The farm takes cash and cards only, no checks, and all sales are final with no refunds. Trim a half inch off the trunk before putting your tree in the stand and keep the stand full of water. Ask the farm about restrooms, stroller and wheelchair access, and what happens in rain or mud; weather and closure updates go up on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 19020 Becker Rd, Hockley, TX 77447 |
| Parking | Free; lock your vehicle |
| Pets | Leashed pets welcome; doggie bags at the cashier booth |
| Payment | Cash and cards; no checks; all sales final |
| Saws | Hand saws are provided; no power saws |
| Smoking | Not allowed (dry grass and hay bales) |
| Restrooms, accessibility, rain or mud policy | Ask the farm |
| Weather and closure updates | Facebook and Instagram |
The farm and contacts
Family Roots TX is a family-operated Virginia pine farm in Hockley, formerly known as High Star Christmas Tree Farm, that has been a destination for Christmas trees for more than 30 years.
Call the farm at (346) 702-1300 for general questions, or email info@familyrootstx.com with general, photographer and vendor questions.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Saturday, November 21; Fridays through Sundays to December 13
The season opens Saturday, November 21 and the farm is open Friday through Sunday through December 13. Dates are subject to change based on tree availability. Ask the farm for the pre-sale weekend days and for anything before opening or after December 13.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 (opening day) and Sunday, November 22 | 10am–5:30pm |
| Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving) | 10am–5:30pm |
| Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 | 10am–5:30pm |
| Fridays, December 4 and December 11 | 2pm–5:30pm |
| Saturdays and Sundays, December 5–6 and December 12–13 | 10am–5:30pm |
| Pre-sale weekend before Thanksgiving | Ask the farm for the days and hours |
Open Friday through Sunday; dates are subject to change based on tree availability.
Before you go.
- Opens Saturday, November 21: Friday 2pm–5:30pm (10am on Friday, November 27), Saturday and Sunday 10am–5:30pm through Sunday, December 13.
- Choose and cut your own Virginia pine with a hand saw the farm provides; $90 for 6 feet to $150 for 10 feet and taller, before tax, with a $5 baling charge from 10 feet.
- Pre-cut Fraser fir is a separate choice, from $55 for 3 to 4 feet; admission and parking are free.
- Ask the farm for the pre-sale weekend days, which let you tag a tree early and pick it up later.
- Leashed pets are welcome; cash and cards only, no checks.
- Call (346) 702-1300 or email info@familyrootstx.com.
19020 Becker Rd, Hockley, TX 77447
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