Family-Owned Christmas Tree Farm | Dunlap Family Tree Farm

About Us

Meet the Dunlap Family

When Mike and Sue started the farm in 1985 they only had an 18 month old son, Joseph. We planted the first seedlings while he played under an old apple tree in the shade. My wife, Sue, and my parents helped plant as she was awaiting the birth of our second child, Ben, who would arrive in August that year. The boys were helping on the farm as soon as they were physically able. Our third child, Katie, came in 1994 and has livened up all our lives as only a daughter and sister can do. All of our children have helped in many ways to make our Christmas tree farm a Family Tree Farm!!

Mike graduated from Ohio State University in 1975 and started work that same year at Wooster’s OARDC/OSU in the Entomology Dept. My work was centered on insect pests of trees and shrubs and I became very interested in Christmas tree production. I had visited several Christmas tree farms and did research on insect pests on those farms as well.

Sue graduated from Ohio State University, as well, and her degree was in Elementary Education. Teaching jobs were hard to find so she substituted for several years before getting a library position at OARDC/OSU. She later was hired by The College of Wooster in the library as ‘Preservation Specialist’ in book repair.

We are now both retired from our vocations, but actually working harder at a variety of things we love to do; which includes growing Christmas trees. Our kids have grown up and we now have some very special grand kids who live in Montana.

Dunlap Family Tree Farm

Our Family Tree Farm began in early spring of 1985 by placing an ad in the Wooster Daily Record searching for 8-10 acres for Christmas tree production. We were contacted by a realtor that had 16 acres of tillable land that was land locked but had an agriculture access. The property was surrounded by ten 1-2 acre vacant building lots, so we also purchased one of them to build our future home on. We started planting 1 acre of Christmas tree seedlings that same spring in 1985 and leased out the remaining acres of land to a nearby farmer. Since then we have planted 1-2 acres (about 1000 to 1800 tree seedlings) each year. It was 1991 when we finally saw harvest of our first trees.

We look forward to each Christmas as we get to meet so many wonderful people that are looking for their perfect tree. We hope you will make Family Tree Farm your family’s tradition!

Mike Dunlap shearing a growing Christmas Tree

Getting a Tree

Dunlap Family Tree Farm workers bringing a Christmas Tree on the back of a four-wheeler.

Dunlap Family Tree Farm keeps the reason for the season with their handmade, wooden cross.

Dunlap Family Tree Farm workers shaking dry needles from a Christmas Tree.

We are a 'cut-your-own' tree farm. Handsaws are available on-site to use or bring your own handsaw (traditional or electric). Chainsaws CANNOT be used. If you need assistance cutting a tree, ask our staff for help.
The tree farm is found by walking the path behind the Dunlap house and across the bridge. From there, you are free to search and find a tree to cut.

Our staff will be riding on a four-wheeler with a cart. Once you cut down a tree, they will take your tree to the front of the house for you.
Trees cut have the option of being shaken and baled. Shaking is highly recommended because it shakes loose any dead needles, insects, or bird nests! Baling is available for an extra $2.00.

Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to 'Family Tree Farm' or 'Mike Dunlap'), and Credit/Debit card.
Twine is available to tie down trees on your car for the road. If you need assistance, our staff will be happy to help secure your load.

How it works

We are a 'cut-your-own' tree farm. Handsaws are available on-site to use or bring your own handsaw (traditional or electric). Chainsaws CANNOT be used. If you need assistance cutting a tree, ask our staff for help.
The tree farm is found by walking the path behind the Dunlap house and across the bridge. From there, you are free to search and find a tree to cut.
Our staff will be riding on a four-wheeler with a cart. Once you cut down a tree, they will take your tree to the front of the house for you.
Trees cut have the option of being shaken and baled. Shaking is highly recommended because it shakes loose any dead needles, insects, or bird nests! Baling is available for an extra $2.00.
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Check (made payable to 'Family Tree Farm' or 'Mike Dunlap'), and Credit/Debit card.
Twine is available to tie down trees on your car for the road. If you need assistance, our staff will be happy to help secure your load.

Our Prices

Sales tax is included with all prices.
Baling is an extra $2.00.

Snow covering Christmas Trees at Dunlap Family Tree Farm

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees

Height

Pine

Spruce

4' - 5'

$20

$25

5' - 6'

$22

$27

6' - 7'

$25

$30

7' - 8'

$30

$32

$37

$39

$45

$47

$58

N/A

8' - 9'

N/A

Fir

Dunlap Family Tree Farm offers tall, easy accessible Christmas Trees in their front yard.

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

We offer fresh cut trees in the front yard of the Dunlap house. A fresh cut of about an inch is included with purchase.

Height

Pine

Spruce

Fir

4' - 5'

$22

$27

$29

$24

$32

$34

$28

$37

$41

7' - 8'

$33

$45

$50

8' - 9'

N/A

$68

9' - 10'

N/A

5' - 6'

N/A

6' - 7'

$79

What We Grow

Scotch Pine

Scotch Pine was, at one time, the most common Christmas trees.
They have stiff branches with dark green needles about one inch long and good needle retention.

White Pine

Eastern White Pines have soft, blue-green needles up to 5 inches long, not good for heavy ornaments.
They retain their needles throughout the holiday season with little or no fragrance.

White Spruce

White Spruce have needles 1/2 - 3/4 inch long with green to bluish-green color and are good for ornaments.
Needle retention is better than most other spruces.

Blue Spruce trees at Dunlap Family Tree Farm

Colorado Blue Spruce

Colorado Blue Spruce have sharp needles that are 1 - 1 1/2 inches long.
As a Christmas tree, they have naturally good symmetrical form and have good needle retention.

Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce needles are 1/2 - 1 inch long with a shiny, dark green color.
Recommended to harvest AFTER December 5th.

Concolor Fir

Concolor or White Fir have blue-green needles, with a white-ish tint.
Its needles are 1 - 2 inches long and have a fresh citrus aroma, as well as a good needle retention.

Canaan Fir

Canaan Fir have short 3/4 - 1 inch, soft needles that are green on the upper surface and silvery blue on the underside.

Fraser Fir

Fraser Fir needles are 1/2 - 1 inch long and are dark green on the top and silvery underneath.
They have good needle retention and a nice scent