Every Christmas tree sold at The Home Depot represents more than a holiday decoration.
There’s something special about the scent of a real Christmas tree – the freshness, the color and the simple joy it brings to a room. Most live Christmas trees sold at The Home Depot come from family-run farms. For every tree harvested, 1–2 more are planted, which creates a cycle that supports local communities and keeps forests thriving.
Grown with Care, Chosen for You
It takes 7–10 years for a Christmas tree to grow to its perfect size with regular trimming and care from expert growers like Sexton Farms in North Carolina. The Home Depot works with farmers across the country to ensure trees are responsibly grown and freshly cut.
Sexton Farms grows primarily Fraser firs for The Home Depot. These trees are known for their strong branches, making them ideal for heavier ornaments and needle retention. Across the country, other regional partners grow a variety of trees suited to their climates, including Noble, Nordmann and Douglas firs. This ensures customers from coast to coast have access to fresh, healthy trees.
Most trees like the popular Fraser fir are harvested only days before they arrive in stores, ensuring you get the freshest possible selection. Look for flexible needles that stay on the branch and a healthy color when choosing your tree. For more information on selecting the best real Christmas tree for your home, visit The Home Depot’s Real Christmas Trees Buying Guide.
“Real trees are renewable and recyclable,” says Jennifar McComish, merchant for The Home Depot. “Each one supports farming families while helping create memorable traditions.”
Keep Your Tree Fresh All Season Long
Once you’ve picked the perfect tree, these five easy steps will help it stay vibrant and fragrant throughout the holidays:
- When to buy your tree: Timing matters. In most areas, buying your tree right after Thanksgiving will keep it fresh through Christmas. In drier climates, consider waiting until about two weeks before Christmas for the longest lifespan.
- Make a fresh cut: Trim about one inch from the base before placing it in water.
- Water immediately: Place your tree in water within an hour of cutting and refill daily. Trees can absorb a gallon or more in the first 24 hours.
- Keep it cool: Avoid placing your tree near heat sources such as fireplaces or vents.
- Choose LED decorative lights: LEDs use less energy and stay cool to the touch.
Give Your Tree a Second Life
When the holidays end, your tree can still do good. Real trees can be recycled and repurposed through local programs that turn them into mulch, compost or even erosion-control material. For a deeper look at how Christmas trees are reused and repurposed after the holidays, check out our Christmas Tree Recycling project guide.
Real Trees, Real Impact
Every Christmas tree sold at The Home Depot represents more than a holiday decoration. It’s part of a cycle that supports family farms and keeps the holiday season sustainable for generations to come. Whether it’s a Fraser, Noble or Douglas fir, bringing home a real tree means celebrating the season with nature’s help.
Find your fresh-cut Christmas tree at your local Home Depot or order online for convenient pickup or delivery.
