Christmas Tree Farms in Michigan
Our own directory has no Michigan farm listings yet. Christmas trees are certainly grown here, though: USDA counted 1,236 Michigan farms with trees in production in 2022. Use the state resources below to find a farm, and if you run one, submit a free listing.
Michigan tree farming at a glance (USDA, 2022 census)
- 1,236 farms with Christmas trees in production
- 33,135 acres planted in Christmas trees
- 1,799,391 trees harvested in 2022 (+16.0% vs 2017)
- Ranked #3 of all US states by trees cut
Top Michigan counties (2022 census; counties USDA withholds as (D) cannot appear):
| County | Trees cut | Farms | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missaukee | 1,097,986 | 50 | 10,544 |
| Oceana | 74,314 | 19 | 1,941 |
| Wexford | 62,329 | 21 | 2,411 |
| Mason | 34,096 | 27 | 1,169 |
| Washtenaw | 32,049 | 35 | 1,174 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture, Table 35. See all state statistics.
More Michigan resources
- Grower association: Michigan Christmas Tree Association (their farm finder)
Cut your own in a national forest
These Michigan forests sold personal-use cutting permits for the 2025 season (recreation.gov adds a $2.50 online fee; prices and dates change each season):
| Forest | Permit price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha NF | $5 | |
| Huron-Manistee NFs | $5 | max 5 permits/person/season |
| Ottawa NF | $5 |
Read the rules first: how forest cutting permits work.
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