5 Places to Order Live Christmas Trees Online This Year

Maybe your family prefers to take a page from the Griswold family playbook and recreate the icy journey to the middle of nowhere in search of the perfect Christmas tree. But for those of us who lack a vehicle, tree-chopping tools and/or the desire to partake in such a National Lampoon-esque adventure, many retailers have made it easier than ever to get a really pretty, live Christmas tree delivered straight to your door!

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What to know before buying a real Christmas tree

• Major retailers like Lowe’s and The Home Depot, as well as specialty plant nurseries, offer a variety of fresh-cut trees for online ordering, often with fast, free shipping.
• From 2-foot-tall tabletop varieties to towering 10-foot-tall trees, there’s a wide range of quality options to spruce up your space for the holidays.
• You can maximize your holiday budget and earn guaranteed cash back on your live Christmas tree purchase when you shop the retailers below via the RetailMeNot Rewards app. You’ll also find the latest, verified coupon codes in the app to save you even more merry money.

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Where can I buy a real Christmas tree online?

Lowe’s

Lowe’s offers a selection of real, fresh-cut Christmas trees ranging from an adorable 1-foot Fraser Fur up to a majestic 7-foot Douglas fir, starting at $60.27. Personally, we like the noble fir; it’s a premium pick at an affordable price, with strong, lush branches, and long retention of its beautiful bluish-green needles. Plus, this variety of tree can typically hold twice as many ornaments as other varieties, which is great news for your overflowing Christmas decoration collection. Whichever you pick, you’ll get it delivered with free expedited shipping.

Even better, RetailMeNot shoppers earn 10% cash back when shopping through the app, now through Dec. 1, 2026.

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The Home Depot

The Home Depot has many options for fresh-cut, real Christmas trees ranging from 2–10 feet tall (starting at just $19.98), but options will vary depending on your location. The most common varieties available to ship for free right now are Douglas fir, grand fir, noble fir, Nordmann fir and Fraser fir — but you may have more options available to order online and pick up in-store at your local The Home Depot. Our pick is the Online Orchards Freshly Cut Douglas Fir Live Christmas Tree; the Oregon-grown tree is said to stay fresh and fragrant for up to six weeks, if you treat it right, so you can deck the halls ASAP.

If you shop through the RetailMeNot app, you’ll also earn 1% cash back on your purchase at The Home Depot.

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Wayfair

Though Wayfair’s Christmas tree selection leans heavily toward artificial tree options, you can still find the real thing hidden among all that plastic pine. Our pick is the Fresh-Cut Real Fraser Fir Christmas Tree from The Holiday Aisle, available now for free delivery. You’ll get a cut-to-order tree — for peak farm-to-door freshness — that stands 6- to 6.5-feet tall. It’s also available in 5- to 6-foot and 3- to 4-foot heights, starting at $77.99.

RetailMeNot shoppers will also earn 1% cash back when shopping Wayfair through the app.

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L.L. Bean

If you’re looking for a cute little tabletop tree that makes decorating for Christmas incredibly easy, then L.L.Bean is the spot to shop for your live Christmas tree. While they only have one option, the Fresh Woodland Tabletop Live Tree is available in your choice of two sizes, starting at $79.95 for the 2-foot-tall option. But it arrives already decorated with warm white lights, and is ready for you to just pop in some batteries and switch on the Christmas cheer. The live tree comes in a festive red planter and — unlike the fresh-cut trees on the rest of this list — you can actually plant it outside in the spring! It will eventually mature to about 8 or 10 feet tall.

You’ll also earn 4% cash back when you shop L.L.Bean via the RetailMeNot Rewards app.

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Fast Growing Trees (aka Trees.com)

If you’re looking for a tree, it stands to reason that Trees.com would be a good place to find one. The company (who recently changed their name from Fast Growing Trees) has been around for over 20 years, delivering live trees, shrubs and perennials directly to customers’ doorsteps. While they specialize in live flora you can actually plant, they also offer a choice of Fresh-Cut Fraser Fir Christmas Trees standing 5- to 6-feet or 6- to 7-feet tall for the holiday season, starting at $99.95. They’re expertly cultivated in the North Carolina and Virginia mountains to have excellent needle retention (less mess!), and are freshly cut to order for max freshness. Shipping is free for orders $99 or more.

Plus, you’ll earn 1% cash back when you shop Fast Growing Trees in the RetailMeNot app.

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Frequently asked questions

When should you buy a live Christmas tree?

You should buy a live Christmas tree about four weeks before Christmas, particularly when you’re ordering online. Keep in mind that live Christmas trees sold online may sell out quickly as Christmas gets closer, and these trees may take a little time to ship — so plan ahead. You’ll also want to learn how to keep a live tree looking good for as long as possible, with diligent daily hydration.

How long will a live Christmas tree stay alive?

A fresh-cut, real live Christmas tree will stay alive for about four to six weeks. To keep it looking its best through Christmas Day, it will need daily maintenance to stay well-hydrated. Special care will also need to be taken to prevent the tree from prematurely drying out — which not only makes it look bad, but also poses a fire hazard.

How can I keep my Christmas tree alive indoors?

You can keep your Christmas tree alive indoors by keeping it hydrated and cool. First, you’ll want to keep your real Christmas tree in a large stand that can hold at least a gallon of water. Check the water level every day and top it off with plain tap water — you never want to let the base of the tree dry out. The tree will be particularly thirsty in its first week in your home, so keep a close eye on it. The placement of your tree also matters; keep the tree away from fireplaces, space heaters and heating vents to prevent sparking a fire or drying out the needles. You may even choose to turn your thermostat down a bit to keep the room cooler. Also, be sure to decorate the tree with LED lights as these stay cooler than the nostalgic incandescent bulbs.

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