McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm
New Castle, PA · about 42 mi from Pittsburgh
At a glance
- Address
- 836 Cleland Mill Road, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16102
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees
- Phone
- (724) 730-2569
- Website
- mcconnellsnursery.com
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Pittsburgh, about 42 miles
- Listing updated
- Aug 2014
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Personal Checks
- Growing practices
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Social
- County
- Lawrence County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
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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- Gas station BP 1.5 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 4 mi
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 53°F, lows around 32°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season175 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New Castle 1 N, PA station (4.9 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 585 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 68 sold food straight to the public and 18 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 30 acres of Christmas trees
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm
Is McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Aug 2014.
When is the season at McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm?
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 McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm?
The listing gives the address as 836 Cleland Mill Road, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16102. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to McConnell's Christmas Tree Farm?
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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