Where to buy the perfect Christmas tree around Charlotte

The holiday season comes with festivities, colorful lights and a lot of decisions. The most important decision, of course, is to decide which camp you’re in: real tree or fake tree?

There are positives and negatives to both, and those who grew up with one or the other sometimes have strong opinions about which one is best.

No matter your choice, this annual tree ritual is important. If you have your artificial tree, retrieve it from the attic, closet or basement and get to work.

Real tree people have some work ahead of them. C5 has made it easy by listing several places that sell Christmas trees. They are listed by distance from Charlotte and include information about price range, tree sizes and types. Happy hunting!

Within city limits

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Charlotte Christmas Village Trees

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Corner of 7th and N. Tryon Streets, 111 E. 7th St.

• Fraser firs from Blue Ridge Valley Farm in Wilson, VA
• $15-$80 for tabletop to 8 feet

Visit the Charlotte Christmas Village for ornaments, rum cake, Moravian Stars, Alpaca clothing and more.

Connell Tree Farm

9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday – Sunday

3600 Central Ave.

• Fraser fir trees from family farm in Sparta, NC
• $15-$100 for tabletop to 13 feet
• Wreaths and tree-stands available

Dilworth Christmas Trees

9 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Sunday

Corner of East Blvd. and Scott Ave.

• Fraser fir trees from Sutherland Trees in Elk Creek, VA
• $15-$200 for tabletop – 12 feet
• Wreaths and tree-stands available

Farmer’s Market on King’s Drive

9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday-Sunday

939 S. Kings Dr.

• Fraser Fir, NC White Pines, Grand Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce from
• Simpson Mountain Green Farm
• $15-$475 for tabletop – 15 feet
• Wreaths, garland, holly, mistletoe and tree stands available

Snowflake Village

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday

12201 S. Tryon St.

• Fraser fir, White Pine and Concolor
• $20-$300 for tabletop to 12 feet
• Santa visits from 2-5 p.m. on Sundays beginning Dec. 9
• Non-profit organization with portion of the proceeds going to the charity of your choice

30 minutes away

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Penland Tree Farm

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday; 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday

6457 Campbell Road, York, SC

• Choose and cut Carolina Sapphire Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, Virginia Pine and White Pine
• $60-$110 for Fraser fir
• $20-$70 for tabletop to 10 feet
• Wreaths, tree stands, hay rides and a place to roast marshmallows available
• Cash or check only

Stowe Dairy Farms

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays; 12 – 6 p.m. Sundays

169 Stowe Dairy Road, Gastonia, NC

• Choose and cut – Carolina Sapphire, Red Cedars and Leyland Cypress
• Precut Fraser Firs, 5-12 feet
• Hayrides, marshmallow roasting, farm animals, ornament making and a Christmas Shop available

1 to 2 hours away

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Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm

10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday only through Dec. 9

142 Tannenbaum Lane, Vilas, NC

• Choose and cut Fraser Fir
• $30-$160 for tabletop to 10 feet
• Free mule-drawn covered wagon ride and Santa visits everyday they’re open
• Wreaths, centerpieces and locally made crafts, pottery and jewelry available

Elk River Evergreens

12 – 5 p.m. Sunday – Friday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday

121 Brooks Shell Rd., Elk Park, NC

• Choose and cut Fraser fir
• $40-$300 for 5 to 16 feet
• Free hot cocoa, hot apple cider and popcorn available. Free wagon rides on weekends and shop for wreaths, ornaments and decorations at the gift shop.
• Make it an overnight visit and get a free tree: Banner Elk Choose & Cut Lodging Packages

Grovestone Christmas Tree Farm

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday

48051 Clodfelter Rd, Albemarle, NC

• Choose and cut Leyland Cypress trees
• All trees are $45; 6 to twelve feet
• Free cider and $35 tree-stands available

Spillman’s Christmas Tree’s

1-8 p.m. Monday – Thursday; Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

1576 Will Coltrane Rd., Sophia, NC

• Choose and cut white pine, Leyland Cypress, Green Giant and Red Cedar; $5-$8 a foot
• Pre-cut Fraser fir are $52 and up
• Free hayrides, cider and coffee available
• Handmade wreaths and roping

3 hours away (combine tree hunting with snow adventure)

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Pressley Creek Farm

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday

770 Shirley Pressley Rd., Glenville, NC

• Choose and cut Fraser fir
• $35-$200 – five feet and up
• After you get your tree, stop by Sapphire Valley Ski Resort in Sapphire, NC. They’re making snow right now and will be open by Dec. 15. For an early season adventure, check out their slopes and tube park.

This story was originally published December 3, 2018 at 12:02 AM with the headline "Where to buy the perfect Christmas tree around Charlotte."