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Eola Christmas Trees

📍 4705 Eola Dr. NW, Salem, OR 97304🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A weekends-only, U-cut-only farm in the Eola Hills with one of the widest species lists in the area, including Fraser fir, but no pricing is published and there's no precut fallback.

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

U-cut onlyComplimentary hot cocoa/ciderCandy canesWreaths for sale

Pricing not published in the source.

Our take

Eola Christmas Trees carries one of the widest species lists found in this Salem-area research — Nordmann, Douglas, noble, grand, and Fraser fir, five types in total. The Fraser fir listing stands out specifically because it’s less commonly grown at Oregon lots compared to the noble and Nordmann firs that dominate most farms in this batch. Fraser fir is generally known for holding its needles longer than some other species, a widely recognized horticultural fact rather than anything specific to this farm, but it’s a real reason this particular listing might be worth the drive if that species matters to you.

U-cut only, and only on certain days

Two real constraints define the visit here. First, the record describes U-cut only, with no precut alternative mentioned — if you can’t or don’t want to walk the field and cut your own tree, this farm’s listing doesn’t offer another option. Second, the schedule is limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and Black Friday, 9am–5pm. That’s a narrower window than farms open several days a week, so a spontaneous Tuesday trip won’t work here based on what’s published.

A modest amenity list, but real freebies

Beyond the tree cutting itself, Eola offers complimentary hot cocoa or cider, candy canes, and wreaths for sale. That’s a lighter amenity list than some of the more attraction-heavy Salem-area farms in this research — no gift shop, hayride, or Santa visit is mentioned — which fits a farm focused on the core U-cut experience rather than a full family outing. If you want more built-out activities, Bauman Farms nearby in Gervais is a considerably bigger operation.

Pricing is the open question

As with several other farms sourced from this same Salem-area roundup, no pricing was published for Eola. That means there’s no honest dollar figure to offer here for tree cost, even a rough one — the source simply didn’t include it. Budget flexibly and confirm pricing when you arrive or by phone beforehand. The 2025 season ran Nov 29 through Dec 22, but 2026 dates aren’t yet published, so treat any specific weekend plan as tentative until the farm confirms its 2026 schedule.

Weekends-only cuts your options more than it might seem

Because the farm is only open Saturdays, Sundays, and Black Friday, the actual number of chances to visit across a roughly month-long season is smaller than it looks on a calendar — closer to nine or ten open days total in 2025, not the full run of weeks the season dates suggest. That matters most if you’re hoping for a specific species like the Fraser fir mentioned here, since U-cut farms with fewer open days concentrate the same overall demand into less time on-site, which can mean better trees in popular sizes go faster relative to the calendar than at a farm open daily. This is a reasonable planning inference from the confirmed schedule, not a claim about actual inventory levels, which this record doesn’t cover.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

No 2026 dates are published yet. The 2025 season ran Nov 29–Dec 22, weekends and Black Friday only, so plan a Saturday or Sunday trip once 2026 dates are confirmed.

How long to budget

About an hour for a U-cut visit; the record doesn't mention additional activities that would extend the trip.

Crowds

Not stated in the record. With a weekends-only schedule and no weekday alternative, expect more concentrated traffic on the Saturdays and Sundays the farm is open, especially the Black Friday weekend.

Parking

Not described in the record; expect an unpaved or gravel lot typical of a working farm in the Eola Hills.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in the source. Since this is described as U-cut only, visitors who can't walk the field don't have a stated precut alternative here.

What to bring

  • Cash or a card — payment method isn't specified, and no pricing is published either
  • Layers, since the Eola Hills sit west of the Willamette and can be breezier than the valley floor
  • Rope or a tarp for the drive home

How to spend less here

  • No pricing is published in the record, so there's no dollar figure to give here — ask about tree cost on arrival
  • Hot cocoa, cider, and candy canes are complimentary, per the record, so those won't add to your total

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who specifically want Fraser fir, less common at Oregon-grown lots
  • Anyone comfortable with a weekends-only schedule
  • Shoppers who want to compare five fir species in one visit

Skip it if

Skip if you can only visit on a weekday, since the farm is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Black Friday only, or if you want a precut option — none is mentioned, only U-cut.

Worth pairing with

Bauman Farms in nearby Gervais offers a much more attraction-heavy alternative if Eola's stripped-down, weekends-only U-cut format isn't what your group is looking for.

Common questions

How much does a tree cost?

Pricing isn't published in the record. Ask on-site or call ahead.

Can I get a precut tree here?

The record only describes U-cut — no precut option is mentioned.

What days is the farm open?

Saturdays and Sundays, plus Black Friday, 9am–5pm, per the record. It doesn't appear to be open other weekdays.

What tree species are available?

Nordmann fir, Douglas fir, noble fir, grand fir, and Fraser fir — five types, tied for the widest selection found in this Salem-area research, and notable for including Fraser fir, which is less commonly grown in Oregon.

When is Eola Christmas Trees open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Sat–Sun, plus Black Friday. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does a tree cost at Eola Christmas Trees?

Pricing was not published when we last checked. Pricing not published in the source.

Can I cut my own tree at Eola Christmas Trees?

Yes. It's cut-your-own.

Where is Eola Christmas Trees?

4705 Eola Dr. NW, Salem, OR 97304, in Polk County. It is one of 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR.

How Eola Christmas Trees compares in Willamette Valley OR

We track 12 farms in Willamette Valley OR, 12 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.

What sets it apart locally: it has wreaths and garland for sale, which most Willamette Valley OR farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openSat–Sun, plus Black Friday
Hours9am–5pm
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesNordmann fir, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Grand fir, Fraser fir
CountyPolk County
RegionWillamette Valley OR

Directions

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Sources

eolachristmastrees.com · dinkumtribe.com

Checked August 2026.