Live Christmas trees are getting hard to find. Here's where to go in Pensacola area.
You might not be able to tell from the temperature but Christmas time is officially here, which means it's time to throw up the tree and decorations.
A national tree shortage has prompted more people to buy their trees earlier this year in hopes to snag one before tree farms run out, but every business below still had plenty of trees to offer Monday morning, with some getting new shipments soon.
Bailey's Produce & Nursery
Address: 4301 N. Davis Highway in Pensacola
Hours: Trees are available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Available: Douglas fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Concolors and Black Hill spruce.
Cost: Depends on size and fullness, ranges from $35 to $120.
Specialties: Staff will trim trees to help fit in car or van.
More info: 850-332-5959 or check the Bailey's Produce Facebook page.
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Pensacola Seed & Garden
Address: 4915 Mobile Highway in Pensacola, 6111 W. Nine Mile Road
Hours: Trees will be available starting today. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Available: Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Black Hill spruce, blue spruce. Trees range between 6 and 8 feet.
Cost: Prices vary between $75 and $125.
Specialties: Delivery is available and prices range by distance. Staff will spray trees with artificial snow (different colors include red, blue, pink and orange).
More info: 850-456-8904 or visit the Pensacola Seed & Garden Instagram page.
Floral Tree Gardens
Address: 9235 Pine Forest Road in Pensacola
Hours: Trees available starting after Thanksgiving. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Available: Brodies juniper, blue points juniper, Carolina sapphires, Thuja Green Giants. Trees range from 3 feet tall to 7 feet.
Cost: $24.99 to $129.99
Specialties: Spiral cut trees and three-ball topiary trees are available.
More info: 850-478-6292 or visit the Floral Tree Gardens Facebook page.
Fish River Christmas Tree Farm
Address: 13982 Woodhaven Dairy Road in East Summerdale, Alabama
Hours: Farm opened Nov. 20 and will be open each day until Dec. 23. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Available trees: Fraser fir, noble fir, balsam fir and Canaan fir.
Cost: Prices vary based on height and fullness.
Specialties: You can cut down your own Christmas tree or purchase a tree that has already been cut. Visitors to the farm can take a tour on the Tannebaum Express around the grounds, enjoy camel and pony rides for a $10 fee, visit with Santa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and 10-11, and walk through the live manger scene.
More info: 251-988-8114 or go to fishrivertrees.com.
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Lowe's
Addresses: 1201 Airport Blvd., 4301 W. Fairfield Drive and 777 W. Nine Mile Road
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Available: Fraser fir and Douglas fir trees
Cost: Starting at $54.99
More info: lowes.com
Home Depot
Address: 5309 N. Davis Highway, 4525 Mobile Highway, 541 W. Nine Mile Road
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Available: Available in stores or online for delivery are Douglas fir, grand fir, noble fir, Nordmann fir, spruce and Turkish fir
Cost: Starting at $67
More info: Homedepot.com
North Pensacola Optimist Club
Address: Hitzman-Optimist Park, 3221 Langley Ave.
Hours: 3 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Available: North Carolina Fraser firs
Cost: Start at $45
More info: https://www.facebook.com/NPOC63
Whispering Pines Christmas Tree Farm
For the first time in over 40 years, Whispering Pines Christmas Tree Farm in Milton will not be open for the 2022 season. According to a Nov. 19 Facebook post, the Christmas tree farm doesn't have the inventory to supply customers. They're in the long process of replanting with hopes to be open in 2023.
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