Christmas Tree Farms in Iowa

52 are listed here, as of 2026-10-09, across 38 counties; 52 of them offer choose and cut. The list is compiled from public listings and Iowa growers association directories, so a farm that has no web presence may be missing.

Most open the weekend after Thanksgiving, Friday through Sunday, and stay open until the middle of December or until the trees run out. Hours differ from farm to farm and change with the weather, so check the farm's page or call before you drive.

Iowa farms are rows of pine and spruce planted between the cornfields, and a good number open only on the weekends from Thanksgiving to the week before Christmas. The species guide on the national page compares seven common trees, including how long each holds its needles.

Yes. 52 of the listed Iowa farms are choose and cut, which means you walk the field and cut a standing tree yourself, usually with a saw the farm lends or rents. Call first in a wet or snowy week.

At a farm, no: you pay for the tree. Cutting on public land is a different matter, and the national permits guide explains which agencies issue tags and how to find yours.

The Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association (iowachristmastrees.com) is the state's growers association, and its site is the place to look for member farms and the state's season.

Make a fresh cut of about a half inch off the base before it goes in the stand, keep the stand full of plain water (about a quart a day for each inch of trunk diameter), and keep the tree away from heat vents, fireplaces and direct sun.