‘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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Bedford-Stuyvesant
279 Kosciusko Street
$2,995No Fee
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Bushwick
340 Evergreen Avenue
$2,750No Fee
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Stuyvesant Heights
401 Macon Street
$2,550No Fee
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Bergen Beach
1253 East 69th Street
$2,900No Fee
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1.5
Sunset Park
762 41st Street
$2,600No Fee
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Kensington
540 Ocean Parkway
$2,299No Fee
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East New York
19 Malta Street
$2,500No Fee
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1.5
Brooklyn Heights
49 Willow Street
$2,500No Fee
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Ocean Hill
202 Hull Street
$2,750No Fee
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Flatbush
124 Erasmus Street
$2,400No Fee
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Flatbush
1498 Nostrand Avenue
$2,550No Fee
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1.5
Flatbush
1498 Nostrand Avenue
$2,650No Fee
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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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Inwood
121 Sherman Avenue
$3,000No Fee
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1.5
East Village
416 East Ninth Street
$3,000No Fee
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Upper West Side
2109 Broadway
$2,900No Fee
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1
West Village
42 Morton Street
$2,950No Fee
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East Village
515 East 5th Street
$2,595No Fee
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Central Harlem
48 West 138th Street
$2,450No Fee
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Sutton Place
339 East 58th Street
$2,500No Fee
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Yorkville
1555 Second Avenue
$2,450No Fee
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Upper West Side
335 West 84th Street
$2,375No Fee
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East Harlem
412 East 116th Street
$2,800No Fee
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Manhattan Valley
207 West 102nd Street
$2,500No Fee
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Murray Hill
304 East 41st Street
$2,500No Fee
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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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Forest Hills
10232 65th Avenue
$2,300No Fee
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Astoria
25-55 43rd Street
$2,500No Fee
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Astoria
23-16 Broadway
$2,000No Fee
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Astoria
26-28 29th Street
$2,295No Fee
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Astoria
30-02 Broadway
$2,495No Fee
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Briarwood
139-21 85 Drive
$2,200No Fee
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1
Astoria
34-46 Vernon Boulevard
$2,177No Fee
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1
Forest Hills
75-20 113rd Street
$2,145No Fee
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1
Jackson Heights
79-17 32nd Avenue
$2,500No Fee
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1
Woodside
32-36 54th Street
$2,700No Fee
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1
Astoria
42-04 30th Avenue
$3,000No Fee
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1
Jackson Heights
33-25 76th Street
$1,650No Fee
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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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Kips Bay
245 East 24th Street
$550,000
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Hudson Heights
295 Bennett Avenue
$535,000
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1
Hamilton Heights
345 West 145th Street
$555,000
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1
South Harlem
301 West 110th Street
$650,000
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Hell’s Kitchen
411 West 44th Street
$630,000
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1
Upper West Side
392 Central Park West
$675,000
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1
Two Bridges
148 Madison Street
$599,000
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1
Washington Heights
779 Riverside Drive
$675,000
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1
NoMad
35 East 30th Street
$625,000
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1
Lenox Hill
123 East 75th Street
$550,000
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Yorkville
345 East 93rd Street
$625,000
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Murray Hill
288 Lexington Avenue
$450,000
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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
818 Jefferson Street
$2,900No Fee
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Hoboken
90 Court Street
$2,450No Fee
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Hoboken
524 Adams Street
$1,800No Fee
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Hoboken
231 Grand Street
$2,700No Fee
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Hoboken
114 Garden Street
$2,500No Fee
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Hoboken
314 Monroe Street
$3,000No Fee
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Hoboken
500 2nd Street
$2,750No Fee
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Hoboken
1034 Clinton Street
$3,000No Fee
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Hoboken
1234 Bloomfield Street
$2,200No Fee
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Hoboken
330 Jackson Street
$2,050No Fee
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Hoboken
201 Madison Street
$2,750No Fee
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Hoboken
611 Bloomfield Street
$2,200No Fee
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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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Williamsburg
256 South 4th Street
$435,000
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Bensonhurst
1575 West 10th Street
$468,000
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1
Flatlands
1360 East 57th Street
$569,000
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1
East New York
390 Essex Street
$675,000
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3.5
Prospect Park South
232 East 18th Street
$610,000
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1
Park Slope
195 Garfield Place
$625,000
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1
Williamsburg
231 Maujer Street
$570,000
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1
City Line
726 Hemlock Street
$615,000
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1.5
Gravesend
2650 Ocean Parkway
$459,000
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1
Bensonhurst
1560 West 6th Street
$688,000
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2
East Flatbush
3311 Newkirk Avenue
$650,000
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2
Sheepshead Bay
2626 Homecrest Avenue
$489,000
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1.5
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.