At a glance
- Address
- Near Maple City, MI
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees
- Features listed
- Choose and cut
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Leelanau County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
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Farmers markets nearby
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 45°F, lows around 30°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 22
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season140 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Maple City 1E, MI station (2.9 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Leelanau County
Leelanau County had 500 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 132 sold food straight to the public and 20 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 172 acres of Christmas trees
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Ciolek's Trees
Is Ciolek's Trees open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Ciolek's Trees?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Ciolek's Trees?
Near Maple City, MI. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Ciolek's Trees?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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