The family-run Willey's Christmas Trees has been in business for over 48 years in Mechanicsville, Virginia. 

Cash, check, Zelle and Venmo*    

*Fee applies for Venmo payments. 

For cash payments, there is also an ATM available for use across the street from the lot.

Opening day for the 2024 season is Friday, November 29th at 9 a.m.

Monday – Thursday            3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday                                        3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday                                  9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday                                  10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Colebrook, New Hampshire, which is situated in the Great North Woods Region of the granite state. 

Balsam fir, Fraser fir and Fraser cross.  Balsam and Fraser firs are the most popular Christmas trees on the east coast.  

Yes, all trees are pre-cut and shipped to Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Trees were cut 1-2 weeks before Thanksgiving.

A real Christmas tree supports small farmers like me and provides young employees on the retail lot a chance to learn fundamental work ethic and customer interaction.  The environmental benefits are numerous including oxygen emission and carbon dioxide absorption, soil stabilization, water supply protection, the support of complex eco-systems and real trees are recyclable.

No, they are slightly taller than the listed height. We anticipate giving every customer a fresh cut on their tree to allow your tree to drink water.

Yes, we can certainly saw off as many inches as you'd like off your tree trunk. You will need to get your tree in water within 6-8 hours afterward.

Our experience shows it takes 8-10 years of field work to achieve the fullness and quality you expect.  Christmas trees need a lot of love and several years of shearing to achieve that shape and fullness.  Some tree species may take longer because of specific growth habits.    

Tree prices vary by size and variety.  Average prices are located at our Tree Sizes & Pricing page.

An accurate way of estimating tree age is to count the annual rings of wood growth on the tree butt.  Take the fresh cut butt portion and count the rings.  These rings also provide information about the climate in which your tree grew.  Tree rings are wider in wet, warm years and thinner in dry, cold years.  

It may take 6-8 hours for the tree branches to settle after being in the baling twine, which serves as protection for branches and eases transport.  

Once you've cut the bottom of your tree trunk, it will reseal after 6-8 hours if you do not place your tree in water.

Visit our Tree Care Tips page for information on how to care for your Willey's Christmas Tree!

Water intake is dependent on several factors such as growing location, yearly rainfall, species, etc.  If you cut the butt 6-8 hours before placing it in the stand, you should be fine.  A freshly cut tree may not take up water immediately if already full of moisture. It may take a couple days before it starts drinking while other trees may drink water immediately.  It really does vary from tree to tree.  

Our wreaths are made with Fraser fir boughs.  We sell natural (plain) wreaths and decorated wreaths that feature a bow, magnolia, cones, berries, and other assorted greens.   

Yes! Mrs. Willey uses different styles and colors of ribbon as well as a variety of greenery to decorate the wreaths.

Wreath prices vary by size and style.  Premium decorated wreaths cost more than natural wreaths.

Wreaths will last 4-6 weeks outdoors with proper care.  They prefer a shady location since direct sun tends to dry them out faster.  If placed indoors, they will last about 3 weeks.  

Wreaths can be hung on doors and windows.  Standard wreath hangers are available at local stores.  To prevent the door hanger from scratching your door, cover the bottom part of the hanger with plastic wrap.  Use suction cups to hang the wreath on windows or glass doors.  

Use a suction cup to hang the wreath on the outside of the storm door.  Do not hang the wreath between the main door and storm door.  That acts as a greenhouse and will bake the wreath.  

A wreath easel can be used if you want to display your wreath on a mantle, table, patio or headstone.  

To extend the longevity of the wreath, spritz daily with water.