Decorating for the holidays? Here’s where you can find a real Christmas tree near Charlotte
Some would say it’s not Christmas without the smell of pine or spruce wafting out from a fresh Christmas tree. And if that’s your vibe, the time to get that holiday tradition going is now, as Christmas tree lots and farms in the Charlotte area are opening for business.
We learned last year that fewer trees were planted during the Great Recession about a decade ago. That, coupled with supply chain issues tied to COVID-19, means its wise not to delay if you’re planning to put up a tree this year. Supplies are limited.
Here are places in Charlotte and within driving distance to get a live Christmas tree:
Adam Faulk Tanksley Foundation Christmas Tree Lot
Location: St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Travel time: 30 minutes
Hours: Opens Thanksgiving Day. 3 p.m. to close Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday
Phone: (704) 502-9337
Price: Depends on tree size; roughly $15 per foot
What to know: Wreaths, garlands, candles and decorations are also available. All proceeds go toward Levine Children’s Hospital pediatric cancer research.
Cedar Lake Tree Farm
Location: 5829 East Highway 27, Iron Station, NC 28080
Travel time: 43 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Opening Nov. 20. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 201-8922
Varieties: Fraser Fir
Price: $20 – $300, tabletop to 15’
What to know: Visitors will also find haystacks, farm animals and a country store.
Charlotte Christmas Trees
Location: Delivery only (Charlotte and surrounding areas)
Travel time: none
Phone: (866) 400-1564
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: $85 – $250 (5’ to 12’)
What to know: Send all orders through its website; orders will be delivered on the day you select. Pickup for disposal is available in January.
Connell Family Christmas Trees
Location: 3600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Travel time: none
Hours: Opens Thanksgiving Day at 9 a.m., then Sunday-Thursday until 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: Depends on size.
What to know: Wreaths and other accessories will be available while supplies last.
Elk River Evergreens
Location: 121 Brooks Shell Road in Elk Park, NC 28622 (Ellis Family Farm location
Location: 60 Buck Mountain Road in Elk Park, NC 28622 (Orchard Farm location)
Travel time: 2 hours 20 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Open Nov. 20-Dec. 5. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Special hours for Thanksgiving week.
Variety: Fraser fir
Phone: (828) 387-7695
Price: $35 – $220, 5’ to 18’
What to know: You’ll also find wreaths, roping and a Christmas gift shop.
Grouse Ridge Christmas Tree Farm at Dearness Gardens
Location: 13501 South Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Travel time: 19 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Opens Nov. 28. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. until close.
Variety: Concolor fir, Frasier fir
Phone: (704) 875-8234
Price: $35-$125, 4’-10’
What to know: After being cut in the North Carolina mountains, these trees from the Grouse Ridge Christmas Tree Farm were immediately placed in water, reducing fire hazards. Wreaths and garland are available, too.
Grovestone Christmas Tree Farm
Address: 48051 Clodfelter Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
Travel time: 1 hour 5 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Opens Thanksgiving Day. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 983-1685
Variety: Leyland Cypress
Price: $50, regardless of size
More information: Complimentary cider will be offered. This will be the last year for the Christmas tree farm, as the owners are retiring.
Hillbilly Market Christmas Tree Season
Location: Arboretum at 7800 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: Foxcroft at 8000 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Travel time: 18 minutes to Fairview location, 24 minutes to Providence location
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. daily
Price: Depends on size.
What to know: Pumpkins, wreaths, garlands and other decorations are available.
Kings Drive Farmers Market
Location: 939 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
Travel time: none
Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: (704) 332-6366
Variety: Frasier fir, some white pine
Price: Varies based on size
What to know: You can also pick up roping, bows, tree stands and more.
Kiser Christmas Trees
Location: 460 Concord Parkway, Concord, NC 28027
Travel time: 33 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Opening Thanksgiving Day. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
Phone: (704) 720-7300
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: Depends on tree size
What to know: Wreaths, garlands and other decorations are for sale, as well.
Mountain Man Farms
Location: 6600 Poplar Tent Road, Concord
Travel time: 23 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday
Contact: mountainmanfarmsnc@gmail.com
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: Facebook message for details
What to know: Garlands, wreaths and other holiday items are also available.
Mrs. Ruth’s Christmas Trees
Location: 2206 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117
Travel time: 33 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (980) 348-2098
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: Starts at $35
What to know: Also offered for purchase will be wreaths, fresh garland, hot chocolate and apple cider, local honey and other Christmas shop items like jams and pickled veggies.
Penland Tree Farm
Location: 6457 Campbell Road, York, SC 29745
Travel time: About an hour
Hours: Opens Nov. 26. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. Sunday
Phone: 803-366-7605
Variety: Leyland Cyprus, Virginia Pine, White Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Christmas Mint Cyprus, Red Cedar, Blue Ice, Frasier Fir
Price: Starts at $50, depends on variety and size
What to know: At this Christmas tree farm, you choose and cut down your own tree.
Pike Nurseries
Location: 12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 9825 McKay Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Location: 18234 Statesville Road, Cornelius NC 28031
Location: 1016 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105
Travel time: 28 minutes to Community House Road location, 18 minutes to McKay Road location, 23 minutes to Matthews location, 25 minutes to Cornelius location)
Hours: Available starting Nov. 20. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: (704) 341-7453 (Community House Road), (704) 800-5613 (McKay), (704) 288-0782 (Matthews), (704) 800-4110 (Cornelius)
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: Varies by tree size.
What to know: Wreaths, poinsettias and other decorations are also in stock. Curbside pickup is available, as is home delivery starting Nov. 22.
Pinetop Farm
Location: 830 Majolica Road, Salisbury NC 28147
Travel time: 46 minutes
Hours: Opens Nov. 20. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 637-7208
Variety: Fraser fir, Scotch pine, Leyland Cyprus, Blue Ice
Price: Depends on size and overall “look” of tree
What to know: Wreaths and garlands are also for sale.
Snowflake Village
Address: 12201 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28273
Hours: Opening Nov. 20. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 676-6289
Variety: Fraser fir and balsam fir
Price: Depends on height and size of tree (see website)
What to know: A portion of the proceeds go to local charity organizations. Photo sessions are also an option to add to your holiday experience.
Spring Water Farms
Address: 16101 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville NC 28078
Travel time: 23 minutes from Charlotte
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Phone: (704) 875-0061
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: $48 to $280
What to know: Wreaths, swags, bows and tree stands are for sale, too.
This story was originally published November 22, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
