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Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation

📍 1772 Hwy 159 E, Bellville, TX 77418🗓 November 27 – December 24, 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A daily-hours Austin County farm offering both cut-your-own fields and precut Fraser Fir, though it may close before Christmas Eve if trees sell out, and no pricing was found.

Aerial view of Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation in Bellville, TX

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

hayridesgift shoppicnic areawreathsrefreshments

Our take

Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation in Bellville offers a combination that several other farms in this Greater Houston research don’t quite match: genuinely daily hours across most of the week, rather than a schedule limited to weekends or a couple of specific days.

Daily hours are the real advantage here

Monday through Saturday, the farm is open 10am to 5pm, with Sunday hours from 1pm to 5pm – meaning there’s no day of the week where the farm is fully closed during the season. That’s more generous than the Friday-Saturday-Sunday-only pattern seen at several nearby farms in this dataset, and it gives visitors real flexibility to pick a quieter weekday morning over a busy Saturday afternoon if avoiding crowds matters more than convenience.

Two ways to get a tree

Cut-your-own is available for both Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress in the fields, giving visitors a choice between two commonly grown East and Central Texas species. For anyone who’d rather skip the cutting, fresh precut Fraser Firs round out the offering – a species that doesn’t grow reliably in this climate, so it’s brought in specifically for buyers who want that classic look. No pricing for either option turned up in any source checked, which is the one significant information gap in an otherwise reasonably well-documented listing.

The season could end earlier than the calendar suggests

The farm states it’s open from the Friday after Thanksgiving (resolving to Nov 27, 2026) through Christmas Eve (Dec 24, 2026) – but adds the caveat “or until they sell out.” That’s an important qualifier: it means the stated end date is a ceiling, not a guarantee. If the farm’s inventory moves quickly, especially during the traditionally busiest weeks right after Thanksgiving, a visitor planning to shop in the final days before Christmas could arrive to find a smaller selection, or none at all. If having a wide choice of trees matters more to you than convenience of timing, an earlier visit in the season is the safer plan.

What’s included beyond the tree

Hayrides, a gift shop, a picnic area, wreaths, and refreshments are all part of the property, per the record – a solid, if not extraordinary, set of amenities that rounds out a straightforward tree-buying trip into more of a family outing.

The honest bottom line

Martin Farms’ daily hours make it one of the more schedule-flexible options in this research, and the choice between two cut-your-own species plus a precut fir covers most visitor preferences – but the sell-out risk near the season’s stated end and the complete lack of pricing mean an earlier visit and a phone call are both worth factoring into your plan.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Open Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, or until sold out -- resolving to Nov 27-Dec 24, 2026. Hours are Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 1pm-5pm, more generous than the weekend-only pattern common at other farms.

How long to budget

Not stated directly, but hayrides and a picnic area suggest more than a quick pickup if you plan to use them.

Crowds

Not stated in the record. Daily hours across most of the week likely spread out visitor traffic more evenly than farms limited to weekends only, though the first Saturday after Thanksgiving remains a reasonable bet for the single busiest day.

Parking

Not described in the record.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in the sources reviewed.

What to bring

  • A plan to visit earlier rather than later if selection matters, since the farm may sell out before its stated Dec 24 closing date
  • A backup payment method, since cash-only status isn't confirmed either way
  • A question about pricing to ask on arrival, since no tree cost is published anywhere checked

How to spend less here

  • No price_from or price_note exists in the record, so no dollar figure can be given here for either the cut-your-own Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress fields, or the precut Fraser Fir -- ask before committing to a purchase
  • Because the farm offers daily hours rather than weekend-only access, you have more flexibility to time a visit for a quieter weekday rather than a crowded Saturday, at no added cost

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who want daily access (Mon-Sat plus Sunday afternoons) rather than a weekend-only schedule
  • Anyone choosing between cutting their own Virginia Pine or Leyland Cypress, or buying a precut Fraser Fir
  • Shoppers interested in wreaths and refreshments alongside the tree purchase

Skip it if

Skip Martin Farms if you're planning a very-late-December visit and need guaranteed availability, since the farm may close before Christmas Eve if it sells out first, and skip it if you need confirmed tree pricing before committing to the drive.

Worth pairing with

No specific nearby-farm comparison is available in this record.

Common questions

Can I cut my own tree at Martin Farms?

Yes, for Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress in the field. Precut Fraser Fir is also available for those who'd rather not cut.

How much does a tree cost?

Not stated in the record. No pricing was found in the sources checked.

What are the hours and season dates?

Open Friday after Thanksgiving (2026: Nov 27) through Christmas Eve (Dec 24, 2026), or until sold out. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

Will trees still be available if I visit close to Christmas?

Not guaranteed. The farm notes it may close before Christmas Eve if trees sell out first, so full selection isn't assured for a very-late-season visit.

When is Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation open in 2026?

November 27 – December 24, 2026. Daily. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm.

How much does a tree cost at Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation?

Pricing was not published when we last checked.

Can I cut my own tree at Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation?

Yes. It's cut-your-own.

Where is Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation?

1772 Hwy 159 E, Bellville, TX 77418, in Austin County. It is one of 6 farms we track in Greater Houston.

How Martin Farms Christmas Tree Plantation compares in Greater Houston

We track 6 farms in Greater Houston, 6 of which let you cut your own tree. The farm has not published a starting price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

Its season runs about 28 days against a regional average of 28, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.

What sets it apart locally: it has a gift shop or farm market, wreaths and garland for sale, which most Greater Houston farms on our list do not.

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Quick facts

SeasonNovember 27 – December 24, 2026
Days openDaily
HoursMon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesVirginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Fraser Fir (precut)
CountyAustin County
RegionGreater Houston

Sources

martinfarmstexas.com

Checked September 2026.