A list of the best live Christmas tree lots in the Charlotte area
The Charlotte area has a number of live Christmas tree lots for people wanting to buy real trees this year.
You can buy live Christmas trees at most grocery stores and hardware stores, but there’s something special about a visit to a Christmas tree lot to pick the one that’s just right for your home.
Here’s our list.
Adam Faulk Tanksley Foundation Christmas Tree Lot
Location: St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Distance: 22.6 miles from center city
Hours: Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Normal hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Phone: (704) 502-9337
Price: Depends on tree size; roughly $13-$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
Distance: 25.7 miles from center city
Hours: Opening Nov. 18. 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. Santa is scheduled to make appearances on Nov. 19-27, Dec. 4 and Dec. 10-11.
Connell Family Christmas Trees
Location: 3600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Distance: 5.8 miles from center city
Hours: Open by Thanksgiving Day. 2023 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: Open Nov. 11-Dec. 10. 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: $45 – $240, 5’ to 12’
What to know: You’ll also find wreaths, roping and a Christmas gift shop.
Grace Tree Farm
Location: 1292 Beth Haven Church Rd, Denver, NC 28037
Distance: 27.3 miles from center city
Hours: Opening Nov. 24. The farm will be open from 8:30-5:30 on Nov. 24-26. 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: 558 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
Distance: 28.2 miles from center city
Hours: Open Nov. 18-Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-5:30 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.
Penland Tree Farm
Location: 6457 Campbell Road, York, SC 29745
Distance: 31.2 miles from center city
Hours: Opens Nov. 24. 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. 20. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday through Wednesday
Phone: (704) 341-7453 (Community House Road), (704) 800-5613 (McKay), (704) 288-0782 (Matthews), (704) 800-4110 (Cornelius)
Variety: Alpine Noble fir, Noble 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.
Pinetop Farm
Location: 830 Majolica Road, Salisbury NC 28147
Distance: 44.7 miles from center city
Hours: Opens Nov. 19. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Phone: (704) 637-7208
Variety: White pine, Fraser fir
Price: Depends on size and overall “look” of tree
What to know: Wreaths and garlands are also for sale.
Mrs. Ruth’s Christmas Trees
Location: 2206 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117
Distance: 29.4 miles from center city
Hours: Christmas tree sales begin Nov. 19. noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Phone: 704-506-4585
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: Depends on size
What to know: Also offered for purchase will be wreaths, fresh garland and Alexander country hams.
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, swags, 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. 23. Park hours vary.
Phone: 704-391-3900
Variety: Frasier fir
Price: $45-$150
What to know: Winter at Whitewater also includes ice skating, ziplining after dark and pond hockey.
