Q. Can I reserve a tree ahead of your open days?

A. The only way to buy a Christmas tree from the farm is to purchase an online ticket (released 15th November each year), and then come out to our open days. We don’t sell trees any other way.

Q. How much are your trees

A. Trees start at $55 for a 4ft tree and are priced per foot from there. There’s more info about pricing on our pricing page.

Q. Where is Richmond Christmas Tree Farm?

A. We’re located 5 minutes north of Richmond, in south-east Tasmania. Check out this map to find us.

Q. How long does a tree last once cut?

A. At least 4-6 weeks, if you follow our care instructions and keep topping up the stand with water.

Q. I’m not keen on cutting down a tree myself, can you give me a hand?

A. It’s easy at our farm – you just point to the tree you want, and we cut it down for you 🙂

Q. Should I bring my own saw?

A. No need to, we’ll cut the tree down for you.

Q. Do you take EFTPOS or credit card?

A. We have EFTPOS, however best to bring cash in case it breaks or can’t access the internets! (likely!)

Q. Is cutting down a real tree sustainable?

A. Yes! It definitely is compared to buying a plastic tree, full of petro-chemicals that was shipped using fossil-fuel from overseas. We farm as environmentally sustainably as possible. During each tree’s growing cycle (which is usually about 3.5 to 5.5 years) they’ve been locking up carbon, and providing habitat for birds and animals. We replant each winter to continue the cycle.
See the next Q & A for some ideas on how to sustainably dispose of your tree after Christmas.

Q. What do I do with my tree after Christmas?

A. You can bring your tree back to the farm on the second weekend in January for our ‘Tree-cycle’ Weekend, and we’ll mulch it and return it to the earth on our farm. Find out more info here.

Also, the trees are compostable and can be cut down into smaller parts for green-waste in some council areas. The needles make great mulch for around your strawberries. There are also a lot of creative projects that can be done with the trees. One of our customers snipped the branches of his 2015 tree, and cut the trunk into 1cm slivers to use as coasters and stacking toys for his kids. What a great idea!

Q. Do you deliver trees?

A. Deliveries are limited. Please speak to us at the farm about how we can help.

Q. Can I take photos at the farm and post them to social media?

A. Please do! We’d love to see them. Use #richmondchristmastreefarm so we can check them out.

Q. Do you sell your trees wholesale or can you sell trees at my market this Christmas?

A. We pride ourselves on focusing on a choose-your-own farm experience and unfortunately, we don’t have the stock to sell trees any other way.

Q. I get allergies from pine, but I REALLY want a real tree?

A. Well luckily pines aren’t pollinating in December, but they do collect lots of pollen in their branches as it drifts past in the breeze from other plants and grasses in the area.
Our best tip is to hose off your tree on your driveway when you get home, stand it up in bucket of water in the shade until it drys off. Then it should be pollen free, and you’re set to take it inside and decorate it!

Q. Should I get a pot or a bucket for my tree?

A. Your tree will need to stand in water (like cut flowers) during the Christmas season. A bucket with rocks (not sand or dirt) can work but we recommend using a purpose-built stand. We sell these at the farm gate. They safely hold your tree upright and are easy to assemble and hold lots of water. Click here to check out our care instructions.

Q. What’s the best way to look after my real Christmas tree?

A. Please check out our care instructions for all the tips and tricks on looking after your tree throughout December.

Q. Can I work at your farm while I’m on my working holiday in Australia?

A. Our farm is very small, and there’s not enough work to sustain any extra employees unfortunately.

Q. I have a different question.

A. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us, here.