Looking for a real Christmas tree? Find them at these lots in the Charlotte area
If you’re looking for a real Christmas tree in the Charlotte area this year, you’re in luck — there are plenty of local tree lots to choose from.
While many grocery and hardware stores carry real trees, there’s something uniquely festive about heading to a tree lot to find the perfect one for your home.
This year, Christmas tree sales in North Carolina could be impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, but industry officials remain hopeful there will be no “significant effect on supply,” The Charlotte Observer reported in October. The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club recently announced on Facebook that its more than 20-year tradition of selling trees will be put on hold this year due to low supply.
Here’s our list of tree lots in the Charlotte area.
Note: We’ll continue to add to this list during the holiday season, so be sure to check back for updates!
Cedar Lake Tree Farm
Location: 5829 East Highway 27, Iron Station, NC 28080
Distance: 25.7 miles from Center City
Hours: Opening Nov. 23. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 201-8922
Varieties: Mountain-grown Frasier firs, other varieties available for “choose and cut”
Price: Varies depending on size
What to know: Wreaths, roping and garland also available. The on-site country store offers local handmade crafts and goodies including ornaments, bows and decorations, jams and jellies and more.
Connell Family Christmas Trees
Location: 3600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Distance: 5.8 miles from Center City
Hours: Open by Thanksgiving Day. 2024 hours to be announced.
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)
Distance: 118.5 miles to Ellis Family Farm location from Center City; 199.5 miles to Orchard Farm location
Hours: Opening Nov. 16. Noon -5 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Special hours for Thanksgiving week.
Variety: Fraser fir
Phone: (828) 387-7695
Price: $50 – $240, 5’ to 12’
What to know: You’ll also find wreaths, roping and a Christmas gift shop.
Frosty’s Choose and Cut
Location: 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694
Distance: 118 miles from Center City
Hours: Opening Nov. 22-Dec. 8. 3-5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Black Friday. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Phone: (336) 246-8494
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: $85-$165 for trees up to 10 feet. Quotes will be given for trees taller than 10 feet.
What to know: You can meet Santa, ride the Christmas trolley and build your own wreath.
Grace Tree Farm
Location: 1292 Beth Haven Church Rd, Denver, NC 28037
Distance: 27.3 miles from Center City
Hours: Opening Nov. 23. The farm will be open from 9:30 a.m.-dark on Nov. 23-24. Regular hours are 1-5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (as long as trees are available).
Variety: White pine, Frasier fir, Leyland cypress, Arizona cypress
Contact: (704) 794-8740
Price: Depends on the size, starts at $100
What to know: You can make a reservation to pick up your tree. Photo sessions can also be booked for $40.
Josh’s Farmers Market
Location: 630 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117
Distance: 27 miles from Center City
Hours: Open Nov. 18-Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Phone: (980) 635-8140 or (704) 677-6710
Variety: Multiple
Price: Varies, depending on size
What to know: Wreaths and garland are also available. The team can also help you measure and package your purchase.
Kings Drive Farmers Market
Location: 939 S. Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
Distance: 2.1 miles from center city
Hours: Opening mid-November
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.
Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm
Location: 270 Mistletoe Meadows Pkwy, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Distance: 100 miles from Center City
Hours: Open on Nov. 22-24, 27, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15 from 9 a.m.-dark.
Phone: (336) 465-9754
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: Average price for a 6-foot tall tree is $85
What to know: You can also buy trees at retail lots in Asheville, Garner and Pinehurst.
Mountain Man Farms
Location: 220 George W, Liles Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027
Distance: 21 miles from center city
Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays
Contact: Reach out to them on Facebook for questions.
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: $105-$400 for trees ranging from 6 ft.-12 ft.
What to know: You can also get garland, wreaths and other items.
Penland Tree Farm
Location: 6457 Campbell Road, York, SC 29745
Distance: 31.2 miles from Center City
Hours: Opens Nov. 29. 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 $70, 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
Distance: 12.2 miles to Community House Road location from Center City, 14.7 miles to McKay Road location, 12.9 miles to Matthews location, 18.9 miles to Cornelius location
Hours: Christmas tree sales start the week of Nov. 18. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Phone: (704) 341-7453 (Community House Road), (704) 800-5613 (McKay), (704) 288-0782 (Matthews), (704) 800-4110 (Cornelius)
Variety: Nordman fir, 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.
Shady Rest Tree Farm
Location: 287 Trading Post Rd., Glendale Springs, NC 28629
Distance: 99 miles from Center City
Hours: Opening Nov. 22-Dec. 24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Phone: (336) 977-1569
Variety: Fraser fir, Nordman fir, White pine
Price: $205-$225
What to know: Bring your family and enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate to warm up after selecting your Christmas Tree out on the farm.
Snowflake Village
Location: 12201 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28273
Distance: 15 miles from Center City
Hours: Opening Nov. 23. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. on Sundays.
Phone: (704) 676-6289
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: $54-$349
What to know: Snowflake Village always donates a portion of the proceeds from tree sales to local charities.
Spring Water Farms
Location: 16101 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville NC 28078
Distance: 18.8 miles from Center City
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Phone: (704) 875-0061
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: Varies by size
What to know: Wreaths, bows and tree stands are for sale, too.
Whitewater Center
Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
Distance: 12 miles from Center City
Hours: Trees go on sale Nov. 15. Park hours vary.
Phone: (704) 391-3900
Variety: Fraser fir
Price: Very depending on size.
What to know: Winter at Whitewater also includes ice skating, ziplining after dark and curling.
This story was originally published November 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Looking for a real Christmas tree? Find them at these lots in the Charlotte area."
