Dec 2, 2015 2 min read Business

Where To Get Christmas Trees Near Kensington

Trees at Houle's Tree stand. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner) — Trees at Houle’s Tree stand. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)

Now that we’ve successfully stuffed ourselves with turkey and pie, it’s time to start decorating for Christmas! Here’s where you can nab a Christmas tree around the area.

Shannon Florist & Nursery (3380 Fort Hamilton Parkway between Bills Place and Chester Avenue) has fresh cut trees from Canada, including Noble fir and Fraser firs, as well as hand-made wreaths. Shannon Florist & Nursery is open 8am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 8am-2pm on Sundays.

J&L Landscaping (702 Caton Avenue between E 7th and E 8th Streets) has fresh cut trees from Canada, poinsettia plants, wreaths of all sizes, tree stands, and more, and is open 7:30am-6:30pm seven days a week.

Houle’s Tree Farm, behind Brooklyn ARTery (1021 Cortelyou Road) and Pilates On Cortelyou (1019A Cortelyou Road) has organic Fraser firs available from 9am-8pm seven days a week. They are also offering delivery service.

The Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket (Prospect Park West and Flatbush Avenue) will have trees and wreaths from Trumansburg Tree Farms until December 19, and is open Saturdays from 8am-4pm.

Foley Firs (Corner of 8th Street and 8th Avenue) offer Fraser firs and small balsam firs, as well as wreaths, garlands, tree stands, and more. Owner Tom Foley will donate $10 to one of a number of neighborhood schools – all you have to do is let him know which school you’d like to support with your purchase. Participating schools in our area include:PS 154, PS 130, and the Brooklyn Prospect Charter School. For a complete list of the schools, go here, and to purchase a tree, go here. Foley Firs is open Mondays through Thursdays from 1-9pm, Fridays from 11am-10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-10pm.

Christmas Tree Brooklyn (184 Underhill Avenue) is based in Prospect Heights but will deliver your tree to anywhere in the city, so if you really don’t feel like lugging one home, this might be a good option. Give them a call at 347-474-0079.

Let us know if you have another favorite place to get a tree! You can comment below or email us at editor@kensingtonbk.com.