Christmas tree farm
Patchen California Rancho
U-pick Christmas trees in Los Gatos, California
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“There is no way we can guard a tree in the field but if you cut it and bring it to the barn we can keep it safe and fresh for you until you return.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“It makes a great place to kneel down when you cut your tree.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Visit the farm to choose and cut”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/trees-services, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“*2026 Season begins November 21st”
“2026 Season begins September 18th and ends Sunday, October 25th.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Sat/Sun: 9am-5pm”
“Tues-Fri: 1pm-5pm”
“Fri: 10am-5pm (entry closes at 4:45pm)”
“Sat: 10am-6pm (entry closes at 5pm)”
“Sun: 10am-6pm (entry closes at 5pm)”
Source: patchencalifornia.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Join us on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 4-6pm (entry closes at 5pm) for Harvest Nights.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Upon entry, each car purchases a $20 Pumpkin Pass which is good for full access to our Meadow, Pumpkin Path and photo ops!”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“$20 Parking Fee (includes free mini pumpkin with purchase!”
Source: patchencalifornia.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We also pay the sales tax for anyone paying cash.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Our insurance will not permit chainsaws but we have plenty of saws for you to use.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome at Patchen Farms.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We encourage cash, but we also accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and old fashioned checks.”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Return your Pumpkin Pass to the cashier for a free mini pumpkin with your pumpkin purchase!”
Source: patchencalifornia.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Christmas Trees
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Trees | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Season
- Opens November 21, 2026“*2026 Season begins November 21st”
- Address
- 17430 Old Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033Santa Cruz County
Patchen California Rancho: questions
Does Patchen California Rancho have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Visit the farm to choose and cut"