Where to cut down your own Christmas tree in N.J.

Check out this list of Christmas tree farms throughout the state before heading out to find the perfect symbol of the season. Watch video

It's finally December, and the smell of freshly cut pine is in the air.

While some people are happy with an artificial tree for Christmas, there are many revelers who still enjoy going out into the wilderness to search out the perfect evergreen to bring into their home for the holidays.

There are tons of tree farms in New Jersey where Yuletide arborists can find trees from two-feet to more than 10-feet tall.

Here is a list of just some of the tree farms located throughout the state.

Atlantic County

Kaenzig Tree Farm - 352 South Cologne Avenue in Egg Harbor. Choose from approximately 200 blue spruce, white pine, Scotch pine, Douglas fir, concolor fir, and Fraser fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland, and poinsettias are also available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kaenzigtreefarm.

Petrongolo Evergreen Plantation - 7541 Weymouth Road in Hammonton. Choose from approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, concolor fir and Canaan fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland, and poinsettias are also available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 609-567-0336.

Burlington County

Croshaw's Christmas Tree Farm - 26815 Mount Pleasant Road in Columbus. Choose from approximately 2,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine and Douglas fir trees. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20. Visit www.croshawschristmastreefarm.com or call 609-828-3384 for more information or to make an appointment.

Chesterfield Christmas Trees - 193 Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road in Chesterfield. Choose from approximately 800 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Scotch pine, Douglas fir, and concolor fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland, and grave blankets are available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 20. For more information, call 609-298-3234.

Camden County

Culbertson's Nursery - 672 Burnt Mill Road in Atco. Choose from approximately 800 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, and Balsam fir trees. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. during the week, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 27. For more information, call 856-767-3221 or 856-341-6331.

Cape May County

Eisele's Tree Farm - 280 Old Tuckahoe Road in Petersburg. Choose from approximately 300 white pine, Douglas fir, concolor fir, and Fraser fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens and garland are also available.Hours are 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20. Call 609-628-2758 for more information and to make an appointment for anytime not listed.

Cumberland County

Airport Tree Plantation - 2340 Cedar Street in Millville. Choose from approximately 2,000 blue spruce and Douglas fir trees, either cut or dug.Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available. Hours are daily from 8 a.m. to dark until Dec. 25. Visit www.airporttree.com or call 856-825-5212 for more information.

Forevergreen Christmas Tree Farm - 834 Lebanon Road in Millville. Choose from approximately 300 blue spruce, Norway spruce, Scotch pine, Douglas fir and concolor fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available. Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 20. For more information, call 856-451-9473.

Gloucester County

Belly Acres Christmas Tree Farm - 665 Royal Avenue in Franklinville. Choose from approximately 500 white pine, Douglas fir and Concolor fir trees. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 20. Visit www.bellyacresnj.com or call 856-694-0350 for more information.

Exley's Christmas Tree Farm - 1535 Tanyard Road in Sewell and 1512 Monroeville Road in Monroeville. The Sewell location has approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available.

Choose from 500 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir and Canaan fir trees at the Monroeville location. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland, and grave blankets are also available. The Sewell location is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. The Monroeville location is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 20. For more information, visit www.exleyslandscaping.com or call 856-468-5949.

Hunterdon County

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm - 231 Adamic Hill Road in Milford. Choose from approximately 1,000 Douglas fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland, and grave blankets are also available. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 24. Visit charliebrowns-xmastrees.com or call 908-955-4365 for more information.

Cherryville Farms - 352 Quakertown Road in Pittstown. Choose from approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, Douglas fir, Canaan fir, and Concolor fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens and garland are also available in the Christmas shop.Hours are 9 a.m. to dark on Saturday and Sundays until Dec. 20. For more information, call 908-806-4580 or visit www.cherryvillefarmsnj.com.

Mercer County

McLaughlin Tree Farm - 1312 Old York road in Robbinsville. Choose from approximately 1,500 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday until Dec. 24. Visit www.intrees.net or call 609-259-8122 for more information.

Middlesex County

Griffin Nurseries - 190 Fresh Ponds Road in Monroe Township. Choose from approximately 3,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available. On weekend, visitors can see Santa and take a hayride. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekly until Dec. 22. Visit www.griffinschristmastrees.com or call 908-809-8572 for more information.

Simonson Farms - 118 Dey Road in Cranbury. Choose from approximately 2,500 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, and Canaan fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 23. For more information, visit www.simonsonfarms.com or call 609-799-0140.

Monmouth County

Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm - 114 Daum Road in Manalapan. Choose between approximately 3,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, and Fraser fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available in the Christmas shop. Visitors can see Santa, take a hayride and purchase refreshments, too. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekly until Dec. 23. For more information, call 732-786-9277 or visit www.anneellenfarms.com.

Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop - 848 Stone Tavern Road in Allentown. Choose from approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir. Concolor fir, Fraser fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available in the Christmas shop. Visitors can also see Santa and purchase refreshments. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Dec. 24. Visit www.kerischristmastreefarm.com or call 609-259-0720 for more information.

Morris County

Fairview Farm Christmas Trees - 98 East Mill Road in Long Valley. Choose from approximately 800 Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, and Balsam fir trees. Guests can visit the Christmas shop and purchase refreshments. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20. Visit www.fairviewfarmchristmastrees.com or call 262-325-6693 for more information.

Rolling Green Farm LLC - 61 Hacklebarney Road in Long Valley. Choose from approximately 300 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white spruce, and Fraser fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 20.

Ocean County

Picea Acres - 50 South New Prospect Road in Jackson. Choose from approximately 200 Norway spruce, white spruce, white pine, and Douglas fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, garland and grave blankets are also available. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 21. For more information, call 732-370-8733.

Yuletide Tree Farm - 138 Evergreen Road in New Egypt. Choose from approximately 1,500 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, and Canaan fir trees. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Dec. 23. Visit www.yuletidefarmnj.com or call 732-349-2705 for more information.

Passaic County

Bear Swamp Farm - 81 Otterhole Road in West Milford. Choose from approximately 200 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white spruce, white pine, and Balsam fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, and stands are available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 20. For more information, call 973-697-2541 or visit www.bearswampfarmnj.com.

Salem County

Stimpson's Tree Farm - 245 Friendship Road in Monroeville. Choose from a variety of trees, grave blankets and wreaths. Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 856-358-2384 or visit them on Facebook.

Lombardo's Christmas Tree Farm - 100 Featherbed Lane in Elsinboro. Choose from a variety of Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, white fir, Concolor fir and white pine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 24. For more information, call 856-935-5137.

Somerset County

Dower Farm - 4 Todd Avenue in Peapack. Choose from approximately 1,000 Norway spruce and Canaan fir trees. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and on weekdays by appointment, until Dec. 20. For more information, call 908-781-5407 or visit www.dowerfarm.com.

Sussex County

Country Heritage Farm - 129 Plains Road in Augusta. Choose from approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, and Douglas fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens, stands, decorations, ornaments, and grave blankets are available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 20. Visit www.countryheritagefarm.com or call 973-875-5590 for more information.

Saint Paul's Abbey Christmas Tree Plantation - 289 Route 206 in Newton. Choose from approximately 1,800 blue spruce, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, and Canaan fir trees. Wreaths, holly, greens and garland are also available in the Christmas shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Dec. 23. For more information, call 973-383-2470.

Warren County

Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm - 77 Jackson Valley Road in Washington. Choose from approximately 10,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, Fraser fir, and Canaan fir trees. Decorations, ornaments, stands, wreaths, holly, greens, and garland are also available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Dec. 23. Visit www.evergreenvalleychristmastrees.com or call 908-835-0557 for more information.

Sunset Christmas Tree Farm - 21 Frontage Road in Blairstown. Choose from approximately 1,000 blue spruce, Norway spruce, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, and Fraser fir trees. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until Dec. 22. For more information, call 870-329-7766 or visit www.sunsetchristmastreefarm.com.

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