Farm Director, KC Sheperd is talking with Jesse Wells about his family’s Christmas Tree Farm. The Wells Christmas Tree Farm is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and offers Christmas tree cuttings, events, activities, photo opportunities, and shopping for the whole family.
Wells Christmas Tree Farm is currently open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
“Out here at the farm, we have food trucks and live Christmas music,” Wells said. “We will have Santa Claus and (live) reindeer, and just all kinds of fun games, toys, and outdoor games for the kids to play.”
While they primarily grow pine trees at their farm, Wells said they also have a variety of trees from different states because some trees grow better in the environment up north.
“We have some of the most beautiful trees around, and we also bring trees in from the northern states,” Wells said.
When visitors arrive at the Wells Christmas Tree Farm, Wells said they will be greeted by one of several outstanding employees to help them with their visit.
“If they want to go cut their own tree, we will hand you a saw and a sled and send you off on your way,” Wells said. “We have two acres of Virginia Pines that we grow of all sizes. It is really just a good family experience.”
While the drought has been tough, Wells said the Virginia Pines grown on the farm are hearty trees that grow well on their own.
“The key is keeping the grass and weeds away from the base of them, so they have a good, full bottom on them, and trimming them,” Wells said. “We have to shear them four or five times a year. We do have to spray them because you don’t want spiders and bugs in them when you put them in your house. That is a necessity.”
Wells said it is a guarantee that the trees at Wells Christmas Tree Farm will not bring bugs into homes.
As for the care of these trees after they are cut and taken home, Wells said the most important factor is to make sure to keep water in the stand.
“They will generally take water for two to three weeks, and then they will slow down,” Wells said. “The key at that point is not to have it too hot and to not have any open vents,” Well said. “Not because there is a fire hazard or anything, but just because that hot air will dry out the tree quicker.”
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DECEMBER 1-3 EVENTS
Christmas tree & gift shopping. Santa arrives with live reindeer for photos. Enjoy Christmas classics performed by The Sanders Family and MJ & Cody while you shop for gifts, garland, and wreaths. 
Plus, food trucks will be on site all weekend long and our gift shop is stocked full of holiday decor! 
This weekend we are adding Midway Deli‘s famous fresh baked cinnamon rolls prepared daily right here on the farm. 
With events happening all day and night this weekend, including live music, Santa visits and tasty food, Wells Christmas Tree Farm is THE place to embrace the Christmas magic. 
See you this Friday, Saturday and Sunday…bring your camera for unforgettable holiday memories!
Visits with Santa Claus are $10 for 5 minutes and you can take as many photos as you like.
