Noticeably pricier than most farms in this batch, and cut-your-own access here isn't guaranteed every season, so call specifically to ask whether the field is open before planning a visit around that experience.
Trees $100-$175 (mostly for premium precut Balsam; cut-your-own field supply can be limited depending on the season)
Herrick Tree Farm in Boxford stands out in this batch for one clear reason: its pricing. Trees run $100-175, noticeably higher than most other farms covered in this research, reflecting what the record describes as premium precut Balsam fir alongside named Concolor and Fraser fir varieties. If you’re comparing farms primarily on cost, this is worth knowing upfront, since even the low end of Herrick’s range exceeds the flat prices charged at several nearby farms.
The more important uncertainty here isn’t the price, it’s whether you can actually cut your own tree at all. Multiple sources reviewed for this research suggest that cut-your-own access at Herrick may be limited or unavailable in some seasons, with the farm apparently relying more on premium pre-cut Balsam fir once field tagging is completed in the fall. That’s a real, specific gap worth taking seriously if the appeal of a tree farm for you is walking a field and making your own cut. Rather than assume either way, the honest move is to call 978-835-1583 and ask directly whether this season’s cut-your-own field is open before building a visit around that experience.
At $100-175, Herrick’s trees sit at a genuine premium. The record frames this as reflecting quality, premium precut Balsam fir and specifically named varieties, but this page can’t independently verify that premium translates to a better tree than what you’d get elsewhere for less. What it can say honestly is that the price itself is real and documented, unlike many farms in this batch where no pricing exists at all.
No hours, no 2026 season opening or closing dates, and no activities beyond the trees themselves turned up in sources reviewed. That’s a thinner logistical picture than the pricing alone might suggest, and it means practical planning, when to go, how long to expect to stay, still requires a direct call to the farm.
If a specific higher price point doesn’t deter you, and if pre-cut premium Balsam fir sounds appealing on its own even without a guaranteed cut-your-own option, Herrick is a reasonable choice. If a lower, flatter price or a guaranteed field-cutting experience matters more to your holiday tradition, several other farms in this batch, including ones on the same North Shore, document both more clearly and at a lower cost.
This is a farm where the honest picture is a real premium price paired with real uncertainty about its signature cut-your-own experience. Confirm the field status by phone before you commit your Saturday to a trip built around cutting your own tree here.
Not confirmed. No 2026 season dates or hours were found in sources reviewed. If cut-your-own access matters to you, call earlier in the fall, since sources suggest that access may close once field tagging is done.
Not documented in the record.
Not documented in the record.
Not documented in the record.
Not documented in the record.
Skip counting on cutting your own tree here without calling first, since multiple sources indicate cut-your-own access may be limited or unavailable some seasons once field tagging is complete.
Herrick is in Boxford, on Massachusetts' North Shore. Smolak Farms in North Andover is another North Shore option in this directory, with a notably lower and more predictable price structure if Herrick's premium pricing doesn't fit your budget.
$100-175, reflecting premium precut Balsam fir and named fir varieties — noticeably higher than most other farms in this directory.
Maybe. Multiple sources suggest cut-your-own access may be limited or unavailable some seasons, with the farm relying more on premium pre-cut Balsam once field tagging is done in the fall. Call ahead to ask specifically.
Concolor fir, Fraser fir, and Balsam fir.
Not confirmed. No hours or season dates were found in sources reviewed for 2026.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Trees start at $100. Trees $100-$175 (mostly for premium precut Balsam; cut-your-own field supply can be limited depending on the season)
Yes. It's cut-your-own.
17 Herrick Rd, Boxford, MA 01921, in Essex County. It is one of 6 farms we track in Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts.
We track 6 farms in Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts, 5 of which let you cut your own tree. At $100 to start this one sits right on the regional median of $100.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 6 farms we track in Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
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Checked September 2026.