Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm

Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm Established in 1948, Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm is the oldest choose and cut Christmas tree farm in the Western United States.
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05/20/2026

The California Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Nymphalis californica) are coming out of their chrysalis’ and abounding around Santa Cruz. The caterpillars feed on the native ceanothus plants. From time to time they have a population explosion, such as this year. Here on our farm the adult “torties” are quite fond of our white fir trees. It is a delight having them. Soon they will migrate. Until then we will enjoy these orange beauties and are thankful for the pollinators.

05/20/2026

The California Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica) are coming out of their chrysalis’ and abounding around Santa Cruz. The caterpillars feed on the native ceanothus plants. From time to time they have a population explosion, such as this year. Here on our farm the adult “torties” are quite fond of our white fir trees. It is a delight having them. Soon they will migrate. Until then we will enjoy these orange beauties and are thankful for the pollinators.

03/30/2026

Once a trees root system is established the foliage above can regrow over and over again. We tend to these stumps at least twice a year, insuring proper growth.
This stump is one of the few that survived the fire, and it will continue to grow for years to come.
During our recovery we pulled out old root systems like this, that had roots 20ft+ long! These roots gave clues to the true age of the tree.

As we replant, our goal is to provide healthy, happy growing conditions for the trees to root deep and thrive.
When you come and cut a tree leave a branch or 2 on the bottom, so those roots survive and the tree can regrow.

It’s curious to consider that some trees & plants are older than they appear above ground. Plants are truly amazing!

Snow dusted morning ❄️
02/18/2026

Snow dusted morning ❄️

02/12/2026

Woodpeckers at work!
The mountain ecosystem is fascinating.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas! We hope your tree is bringing you and yours holiday cheer. 🎄 Thank you all for being a part of our community & family tradition.

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🌲🎄We are grateful for you all. We are now closed for the 2025 holiday season. Thanks for a ...
12/15/2025

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🌲🎄
We are grateful for you all.
We are now closed for the 2025 holiday season.
Thanks for a wonderful time.

12/09/2025

Happy Howl-idays! We love all the pup visitors! 🌲 Add/share/tag a photo of your dog with your tree, or dressed in their holiday best 🎄
Thanks for bringing the whole family!

🌲🌲🌲Merry merry! 🎄🎄🎄
12/03/2025

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Merry merry!
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Spend the day amongst the trees 🌲🎄☀️
11/30/2025

Spend the day amongst the trees 🌲🎄☀️

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12200 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Telephone

(831) 423-8733

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