Why Do Western New York Families Choose Real Christmas Trees?

Why Choose a Real Christmas Tree?

Every holiday season, families across the Buffalo area ask the same question: real or artificial Christmas tree? At Jurek Trees in Clarence, NY, we believe nothing compares to the beauty, fragrance, and tradition of a real Christmas tree. From the fresh evergreen scent to the memories made walking the fields together, a real tree helps create the kind of holiday moments families remember for years.

Rows of young conifer trees on a grassy hillside, bordered by a dense forest under a cloudy sky.

Reasons to Choose a Real Jurek Christmas Tree

  • We know Christmas trees! Our farms have been in our family for four generations, proudly serving Western New York since 1929
  • You’re buying direct from your local grower, offering high quality trees at fair, family-farm prices
  • Our trees come from our farm in Franklinville, NY, not shipped in from out of state
  • We offer fresh, locally grown pre-cut trees, all displayed inside our buildings for easy choosing
  • Jurek Trees are known for excellent needle retention and beautiful fragrance
  • Your purchase supports local farms and the local economy
  • One acre of Christmas trees produces oxygen for eighteen people every day

A Sustainable Choice That Supports Local Farming

Real Christmas trees are a renewable crop that benefits the environment while they grow. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and provide habitat for birds and wildlife. Tree farms also help preserve open farmland in Western New York instead of land being developed.


After the holidays, real trees are biodegradable and recyclable. Many communities turn them into mulch or compost, returning nutrients to the soil instead of adding waste to landfills.

Artificial trees are usually made from PVC plastic and metal, require a lot of energy to produce, and are often shipped long distances before being sold. Most cannot be recycled and eventually end up in landfills, where they can take hundreds of years to break down.


When you choose a real Christmas tree from Jurek Trees, you support sustainable farming, local jobs, and family-owned businesses right here near Buffalo. It’s a choice that’s better for the environment, better for local agriculture, and helps keep family traditions growing for generations to come.

Three people plant small saplings into the grassy ground of an open field with a forest in the background.