Gov. Martin O'Malley, First Lady Katie O'Malley and their children kicked off the holiday season Dec. 5 by cutting down a Christmas tree on a Maryland family farm in Germantown Dec. 5.

Area residents who want to do the same have several tree farm options not too far away in Baltimore, Howard and Carroll counties to consider.

The governor's office points out that while the popular Fraser Fir does not always fare well in Maryland soils, the Canaan has a similar appearance and is grown more easily in more locations throughout the state.

Other tree varieties grown in Maryland include the Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine and Blue Spruce.

The following tree farms offer an opportunity for residents to cut down their own Christmas tree.

Davidson Christmas Tree Farm -- 1101 Emory Church Road, Upperco.

410-239-6556;

www.davidsonchristmastreefarm.com.

Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fraser, Douglas, Concolor, Canaan firs and balsam. White and Scotch pine. Norway, Serbian, Col Blue and white spruce. Prices $32 to $48 for trees up to 8 feet tall and $6 per foot for taller trees. Also pre-dug trees. Snack bar, gift shop and wagon rides on weekends. Fresh wreaths, roping and greens.

Directions: I-695 to I-795 to Route 140 west. Turn right at Route 9 to Finksburg, and go 3 miles. Turn left at Emory Church Road. Farm on right.

Doyle's Christmas Tree Farm -- 1155 Bernoudy Road, White Hall.

www.doyleschristmastreefarm.com.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20.

Douglas firs only. $50 up to 8 feet tall and $65 for taller trees.

Price includes netting. No chain saws. Bow saws provided. All pets must be leashed. No rest room facilities.

Directions: I-83 north to exit 27 (Mt. Carmel Road) to Hereford. Turn left at York Road. Go about 2.5 miles, turn right at Wiseburg Road. Follow to slight right at Bernoudy Road. Go about 1 mile. Farm on right.

Feezers Farm -- 3700 Wards Chapel Road, Marriottsville.

410-461-5654;

www.feezersfarm.com.

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Dec. 20.

Blue spruce, Douglas fir, pre-cut Fraser fir.

Directions: I-70 W to exit 83 (Marriottsville Road). Follow signs for Marriottsville Road north, to Baltimore County Road and continue onto Marriottsville Road. Turn left at Wards Chapel Road. Farm on left.

Frostee Tree Farm -- 8926 Cowenton Ave., Perry Hall.

410-391-5113, 410-256-5560,

www.FrosteeTreeFarm.com.

Open Saturdays and Sundays only, 8 a.m. to dark.

White pine up to 16 feet; Douglas fir and Norway spruce to 8 feet.

Directions: I-695 to I-95 north to exit 67A to Route 43 (White Marsh Boulevard). East on Route 43 to Philadelphia Road. Turn right at light. Turn left onto Cowenton Avenue. Farm on left.

Greenway Farms Nursery -- 14098 Reps Rd., Cooksville.

410-332-2388, www.greenwaytrees.net

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Blue and Norway spruce, White Pine, Douglas, Canaan and Fraser fir. Poinsettias, wreaths, pine roping, crafts, vegetables, herbs and bedding plants.

Directions: I-70 West to exit 76. Turn right onto Route 97 north then immediate right onto Monticello Drive. Go 1 mile to Reps Road (actually a gravel lane) on left. Farm at end of road.

Greenway Farms Christmas Trees --15101 Frederick Rd., Woodbine.

410-332-2388

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Blue and Norway spruce, White Pine, Douglas, Canaan and Fraser fir. Poinsettias, wreaths, pine roping, local crafts, vegetables, herbs and bedding plants.

Also a train display, hot cocoa and hot cider.

Directions: I-70 west to exit 76. Turn left onto Rt. 97 south. At Rt. 144 intersection, turn right at light. Farm on left.

Jones' Christmas Tree Plantation -- 16500 Old York Road, Monkton.

410-472-3380.

Open Dec. 12 and 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All White Pines $17. Limited supply of Douglas and Canaan firs for $25 to $65. Pre-cuts available. Cash or local checks. No credit or debit cards.

Directions: I-695 to Dulaney Valley Road exit. North on Dulaney Valley Road to Jarrettsville Pike. Left on Jarrettsville Pike to Manor Road. Left onto Manor Road to Old York Road north. Farm on left.

Mt. Carmel Tree Farm -- 2105 Mt. Carmel Road, Parkton.

410-329-8032;

www.mtcarmeltreefarm.com.

Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Fraser fir, white and Scotch pine and Norway spruce. Prices $40 to $90. Pre-cut trees. Wagon rides on weekends. Gift shop with greens, swags, roping and centerpieces.

Directions: I-695 to I-83 north to exit 27. Turn left, go 2.75 miles. Sign on left.

Pleasant Hill Tree Farm -- 1302 Monkton Road, Monkton.

410-329-6239.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 16.

Blue spruce only. $40. Holly, greens, snacks and hot chocolate.

Directions: I-695 to I-83 north to exit 27. Turn right on York Road. Turn left on Monkton Road to farm.

Poplar Run Tree Farm -- 4221 Church Road, Millers.

410-374-3074.

Open through Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends only.

Norway, Colorado, Serbian spruce, White pine.

Also tree netting, wreaths, garland and rest room facilities.

Directions: I-695 to Falls Road north. Turn right onto Grave Run Road. Right onto Church Road. Farm on right.

Ruhl's Tree Farm -- 14430 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix.

410-666-2924.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Dec. 23.

Douglas, Concolor, Canaan firs. Also blue spruce. $40 or $45. Wreaths and roping. Saws available.

Directions: I-695 to exit 27B, Dulaney Valley Road, for 4 miles. Turn left on Jarrettsville Pike (Route 146) for 5 miles. Farm on left.

Sun Nurseries -- 14790 Bushy Park Road, Woodbine

410-442-2090, www.sunnurseries.com

Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Three sizes of Fraser fir trees, Fraser fir wreaths and roping, white pine roping and fresh cut greens, as well as poinsettias, amaryllis, Christmas cactuses and other seasonal items.

Directions: I-70 to exit 76 for Route 97 south. Turn right onto Route 144. Turn left onto Bushy Park Road. Nurseries on right.

Timber Falls Tree Farm -- 17794 Old Frederick Rd., Mt. Airy

410-788-7277, www.thetreecompany.com/timberfallstreefarm

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Blue and Norway spruce, White Pine and Douglas Fir, wreaths, swags, white pine roping, tree stands, crafts, decorations and ornaments.

Trees baled for free. Complimentary cider, cookies and treats.

Directions: I-70 W to exit 73 for Route 94 south. Turn left at Rt. 94/Woodbine Road. At traffic circle, take first exit onto Frederick Rd/MD-144 W. Turn right at W Watersville Rd. Turn left at Old Frederick Road. Farm on right

Triadelphia Lake View Farm -- 15155 Triadelphia Mill Rd., Glenelg

410-489-4460, www.tlvtreefarm.com

Open Monday-Thursday, noon-5 p.m., and Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Scotch and White pine, Douglas and Canaan fir, Blue and White spruce.

Free use of saws and wagons. Trees shaken and baled for free.

Warm drinks, snacks and hot dogs for purchase at 4-H club stand.

Directions: Route 29 south to Rt. 32. Turn on Ten Oaks Road. Turn right onto Triadelphia Road at circle. Four miles to farm.

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