On rare occasion, the local National Forest may be letting the general public cut their own Christmas trees in the nearby forests. There is usually a small fee & a list of rules. They do this for thinning of the forest, where pine trees are too close together. Free labor for the government & you are paying them for the privilege of cutting your own perfect pine tree. American traditions such as this still exist. Call your local Rangers Office to inquire.
As the busy California consumers we are, we love convenience & the reasonable price. If you must buy your live Christmas Tree in the city, try your local nursery first, then Orchard Suppy Warehouse (OSH). They have a great selection on live trees. Replant this little pine tree in your yard, or back in a forest.
If you’ll hafta settle for the freshly cut tree, here is a list of California retail tree lots.
Perhaps you want to cut your very own real tree, the premium looking pine (Blue Spruce, Douglas Firs) - without off roading all over public lands. Locate a Christmas Tree Farm in California on the link below
