Christmas tree farm · Orchard
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
U-pick Christmas trees, peaches and apples in Yorktown Heights, New York
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
“Choose-n-Cut Christmas trees start the SATURDAY after Thanksgiving (November 28th, 2026) and are available as long as they last.”
“This year we have Fraser Fir trees available for Choose-n-Cut in our fields and pre-cut Fraser Fir trees as well.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, to get a Christmas tree (whether pre-cut or Choose-n-cut) you will need a reservation for the time period between November 28th to November 29th.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We will update that information here for 2026 season when it comes time to do so.”
“All trees available for the 2026 season will have a tag on them indicating their approximate height and exact price.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“This 2026 season we will be celebrating our 110th year of harvest!”
“Our harvest season starts in August with Peaches and beginning of September with Apples.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“2026 Opening Weekend Reservations: Reservation system for Opening Weekend open around the first weekend of November.”
“If you would like to be notified updates regarding Christmas tree reservations we will open a email notification sign-up in July of each year.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“The Country Market offers holiday gifts and crafts, souvenir apparel, Christmas ornaments, and decorations.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“We encourage you to think of apple picking in September to guarantee apples on the trees.”
“The process for apple picking consists of parking in the designated field past the flag pole.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“End of August/1st week of September”
“4th Week of August”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“We usually begin the season in late August for Peaches & Nectarines and continue until the fruit is harvested.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/pick-your-own-peaches, checked October 6, 2026
“We sell a wide variety of Apples and Pumpkins and Peaches – all of which you can pick yourself.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Please note the BEST time to pick APPLES is SEPTEMBER.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/harvest-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Monday, and Wednesday through Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM* (close at 4pm)”
“Closed on Tuesdays *The last group will be let out to the field at 3:30pm.”
“Fields will close PROMPTLY at 4pm (plus it’s too dark to see your tree!”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“Wednesdays-Mondays 10am-3:30pm.”
“We open earlier during the first weekend (like years in the past) on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th (will Open at 9am in 2026).”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“The Pumpkin Patch is open from 10AM to 4:30PM Wednesdays – Mondays in October.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/pick-your-own/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“If you plan to select your Christmas tree on Monday, November 30th or later , no reservation is needed .”
“To be notified when it will open please add your email here: Christmas Tree 2026 Reservation Notification List”
“We sincerely appreciate your interest and encourage you to make plans to visit us starting Monday, November 30th and any time in the month of December , when no reservations are required.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“Before you make a reservation, we want to give you a little information on how Christmas tree reservations will work.”
“Reservations will be by tree.”
“One reservation = one Christmas Tree.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“The Bakery offers pies, apple cider donuts, cookies, strudel sticks, brownies, muffins, candy, popcorn, brittle, fudge and fancy dipped apples.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com/christmas-trees, checked October 6, 2026
“Also, while you’re here you might want to check out our three farm markets where we sell everything from our own pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts and gift items.”
Source: wilkensfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Christmas Trees · Nov
- Peaches
- Apples · Sep
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 & pre-picked | November“November 28th to November 29th” | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | September“September” | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Peaches: July–September. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Westchester County
More from the farm’s website
The farm prices 1 peck bag of apples at $30* per peck (every 2 people (12 years and older)).
The farm prices 1/2 bushel bag of apples at $45* per half bushel (every 3-4 people (12 years and older)).
The farm prices reservation at $8 (administrative fee).
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 peck bag of apples | $30* per peck | every 2 people (12 years and older) | Year not stated |
| 1/2 bushel bag of apples | $45* per half bushel | every 3-4 people (12 years and older) | Year not stated |
| Reservation | $8 | administrative fee | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Apple cider
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm: questions
Does Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "This year we have Fraser Fir trees available for Choose-n-Cut in our fields and pre-cut Fraser Fir trees as well." (read October 6, 2026)
When can you cut your own Christmas tree at Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm?
November, in the farm's words "November 28th to November 29th", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick apples at Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm?
September, in the farm's words "September", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.