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Blue Star Tree Farm

Okemos, MI Β· about 57 mi from Detroit

At a glance

Address
Near Okemos, MI
Activities
πŸŽ„ Christmas trees
Features listed
Choose and cut
Typical season
Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover
Detroit, about 57 miles
Listing updated
No date on the listing
County
Ingham County, MI
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 6a
Source
National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 1.9 mi
  • Playground 1.6 mi
  • Picnic area 3.7 mi
  • Gas station Sunoco 2.2 mi
  • EV charger 4.7 mi
  • 66 places to eat within 5 mi Culver's, Jimmy John's, Dunkin'

Farmers markets nearby

CSA farm shares 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 48Β°F, lows around 32Β°F, about 2.5 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostApr 28
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 17
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season173 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, East Lansing 4 S, MI station (3.8 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

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 Β· 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: Ingham County

Ingham County had 863 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 129 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 518 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 Blue Star Tree Farm

Is Blue Star Tree Farm 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 Blue Star 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 Blue Star Tree Farm?

Near Okemos, MI. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Blue Star 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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