‘Tis the season to buy a Christmas tree in the Big Apple, which leaves many New Yorkers wondering where to find the best deal. The skinny? Cost, quality, and delivery options among stores and street vendors vary greatly, but this guide for where to buy a Christmas tree in NYC has everything you need to know.
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Stuyvesant Heights
1587 Fulton Street
$2,595
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Gravesend
29 Southgate Court
$2,199
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1
Ocean Hill
183 Hull Street
$2,999
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Stuyvesant Heights
887 Lexington Avenue
$2,625
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1
Bushwick
691 Chauncey Street
$2,700
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Wingate
488 Lefferts Avenue
$2,825
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East Flatbush
824 East New York Avenue
$2,540
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Midwood
1122 Chestnut Avenue
$2,765
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1
Bushwick
1142 Lafayette Avenue
$2,400
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens
2100 Beekman Place
$2,100
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1
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
346 Rutland Road
$2,796
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1.5
Kensington
465 East Seventh Street
$2,050
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Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in NYC Cheaply
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, real trees will once again be in short supply this year. Trees that are currently old enough to be cut for Christmas were planted during the ‘08 recession, and many tree farmers did not plant as many as usual back then. As a result, prices have risen. In 2021, buyers paid a median of $69.50 for their tree.
But as with most things, prices for Christmas trees in NYC tend to be higher than the national average. But have no fear, affordable trees in NYC are plentiful.
Urban Garden Center
Located in East Harlem, Urban Garden Center is the city’s largest garden center. It’s a fantastic place to visit any time of year, but during the holiday season, it’s worth a trip. The center offers some of the best Christmas tree prices in the city and an impressive variety of trees. Prices start at around $15 per foot.
Cost: Low (prices start at $15 per foot)
Quality: High (tree supply is restocked regularly)
Delivery: Yes (prices start at around $35 for delivery in NYC)
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Chelsea
312 West 23rd Street
$3,000
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East Harlem
19 East 108th Street
$2,500
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1
West Village
74 Charles Street
$2,764
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1
South Harlem
10 Lenox Avenue
$2,995
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1
Washington Heights
536 West 163rd Street
$2,500
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1
East Harlem
315 East 108th Street
$2,000
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1
Lenox Hill
321 East 69th Street
$2,595
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1
Lenox Hill
223 East 78th Street
$2,400
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1
Hamilton Heights
457 West 150th Street
$3,000
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1
East Village
86 East Fourth Street
$3,000
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Upper West Side
410 West End Avenue
$2,700
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Yorkville
419 East 81st Street
$2,400
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1
Brooklyn Terminal Market
Brooklyn Terminal Market is a bulk produce vendor in Canarsie, where you’ll find an industrial-style market filled with vendors selling freshly cut trees of all sizes and varieties. What impresses visitors, besides the free parking, is the price and width of the trees – we’re talking as big as five feet in diameter. Prices can start at about $10 per vertical foot, depending on the vendor.
Cost: Low (prices can start at $10 per foot)
Quality: High
Delivery: None (you’ll need a car)
Big-Box Christmas Tree Vendors (Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.)
Big-box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot can be great options because of their bargain prices and convenient, free parking lots (regarding the latter, we’re talking about you, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island).
Cost: Low (prices start at $13 per foot)
Quality: Good
Delivery: Yes (check with each retailer for more details)
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Ditmars-Steinway
21-76 46th Street
$1,999
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Jamaica
89-32 138th Street
$1,650
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Middle Village
57-51 79th Street
$3,000
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College Point
121-09 Twelfth Avenue
$3,000
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1
Astoria
25-40 31st Street
$2,995
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Astoria
30-30 33rd Street
$2,550
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Forest Hills
100-25 Queens Boulevard
$2,250
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Astoria
31-56 37th Street
$2,600
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1
Astoria
32-69 35th Street
$2,800
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1
Forest Hills
105-25 65 Road
$2,600
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Astoria
36-01 30th Avenue
$2,600
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1
Sunnyside
45-16 49th Street
$2,300
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Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in NYC Conveniently
There are many places to buy Christmas tree that don’t require leaving your neighborhood.
SoHo Trees
SoHo Trees‘ flagship location is, as the name suggests, in SoHo, on the corner of Varick and Canal. However, the store has several locations throughout Manhattan and offers delivery. Their white-glove service that includes a tree stand, delivery, and installation starts at $140 for a 4-5 foot Canadian Balsam Fir. You can purchase a tree online or in person.
Cost: High
Quality: High
Delivery: Yes
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Hudson Heights
100 Bennett Avenue
$430,000
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1
Turtle Bay
249 East 48th Street
$675,000
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1
Lenox Hill
345 East 69th Street
$525,000
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1
Murray Hill
234 East 35th Street
$500,000
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1
Lenox Hill
403 East 62nd Street
$675,000
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1
Turtle Bay
330 East 49th Street
$575,000
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1
Turtle Bay
145 East 48th Street
$595,000
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Lenox Hill
508 East 78th Street
$535,000
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1
Washington Heights
158-18 Riverside Drive West
$699,000
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1
South Harlem
130 Lenox Avenue
$449,000
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1
Lenox Hill
236 East 78th Street
$450,000
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1
Lenox Hill
205 East 63rd Street
$459,000
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PlantShed
Would you believe that the location where Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal buy a Christmas tree in When Harry Met Sally is still open today? Well, it is, so you can go there and live out your favorite NYC rom-com! PlantShed has four locations in the city, the one featured in the movie being at 96th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side. There’s another UWS one on 87th and Columbus, as well as Nolita and the East Village. You can pre-order a real fresh-cut Christmas tree on their website for home delivery, with prices starting at around $30 per foot. Next-day delivery to Manhattan is free, and they also provide free installation and a free tree stand. You can also buy one in person, but you’ll have to carry it home a la Harry and Sally.
AA Trees‘ flagship location is in Southern Brooklyn, but they also offer online orders out of their Chelsea Market location. The company offers free delivery to anywhere in the city, and you can pay for installation and decorating, too. They also offer removal services. Prices start at $69.99 for a 3-foot tree, and $99.99 for a 4-5 foot tree, with delivery included.
Cost: Medium
Quality: High
Delivery: Yes
Buying a Christmas Tree From a Street Vendor
Come December, there’s pretty much a Christmas tree vendor on every street corner. But be careful, as freshness can vary from vendor to vendor, with some trees being cut over a month before the sale. Also, prices vary, with vendors in highly trafficked locations typically commanding higher prices, roughly $350 or more for a 6-foot tree. Many street vendors do offer free tree delivery for short distances.
Cost: Prices vary, can be high
Quality: Good
Delivery: Maybe (check with the vendor)
Buying a Christmas Tree From a Grocery Store
Many grocery store chains, including Whole Foods, typically sell trees at affordable prices.
Cost: Low (prices typically start at $5 per foot)
Quality: Good
Delivery: Yes (most stores offer free home delivery)
Buying a Christmas Tree From an Online Vendor in NYC
Sure, you can buy a farm-fresh Christmas tree on Amazon, but typically, they are small, potted mini trees fit for a window or table. You can also buy real Christmas trees from local NYC online vendors. NYC Trees offers a package that includes delivery, decoration services, and even removal. Prices start at $149 for a four-foot tree and go up by about $20 to $30 per foot after that. The company sources its trees from New York farms.
The NYC Tree Lady offers a unique online delivery service. For roughly $25 per foot, the Tree Lady will handpick and cut a tree for you upon order and deliver it to your door. It’s a good way to guarantee convenience, quality, and freshness.
Cost: High (prices range between $20-$30 per foot)
Quality: High
Delivery: Yes (in some cases, it’s included in the price)
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Hoboken
222 Madison Street
$2,500
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Hoboken
502 2nd Street
$2,850
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Hoboken
925 Park Avenue
$2,125
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Hoboken
612 2nd Street
$2,199
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1
Hoboken
323 Monroe Street
$2,373
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1
Hoboken
608 2nd Street
$2,295
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1
Hoboken
719 Adams Street
$3,000
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Hoboken
63 Madison Street
$2,975
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2
Hoboken
63 Jefferson Street
$2,750
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Hoboken
509 Willow Avenue
$2,650
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Hoboken
532 Adams Street
$2,600
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Hoboken
121 Washington Street
$2,800
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1
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in NYC Sustainably
A sustainable Christmas tree may sound like an oxymoron, but some vendors are more environmentally-friendly than others. See below for two local options known for their eco-friendly practices.
NYC Farmers Markets
Local farmers markets in NYC often vet their Christmas tree vendors to ensure they adhere to sustainable practices, like planting a tree to replace one cut down. In addition to being sustainable, trees at farmers markets are often among the freshest you can get in the city. But all of this fresh goodness comes at a price: these trees usually cost more.
Cost: High
Quality: High
Delivery: No
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Brighton Beach
1311 Brightwater Avenue
$669,000
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1
Flatbush
2100 Bedford Avenue
$699,000
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1
Brooklyn Heights
60 Court Street
$525,000
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1
Bay Ridge
7101 Shore Road
$449,000
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1
Sunset Park
462 52nd Street
$628,000
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1
Brownsville
628 Thomas S Boyland Street
$575,000
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1.5
Borough Park
5024 Tenth Avenue
$699,000
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1
Farragut
775 East 37th Street
$695,000
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3
Ditmas Park
400 East 17th Street
$460,000
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1
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
353 Ocean Avenue
$599,000
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1.5
Bedford-Stuyvesant
197 Pulaski Street
$625,000
1 |
1
East Flatbush
600 East 48th Street
$535,000
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3
Upstate New York Christmas Tree Farms
Ifyou have access to a car and are looking for a fun holiday weekend activity, consider heading to a Christmas tree farm upstate. One suggestion is Saltman Tree Farm in Rhinebeck, NY. It’s roughly two hours north of Manhattan and will provide the tools you need to cut your tree. They will also help you tie your tree to the roof of your car.