Where to buy a live Christmas tree in Wilmington this holiday season
Searching for the perfect Christmas tree? Numerous local stores are offering a variety of live trees for the festive season.
Before embarking on your tree-shopping adventure, assess the location and available space in your home where the tree will fit. Leave a minimum of six inches between your tree top and the ceiling, according to Better Homes & Gardens. You should increase this distance to 12 inches if you plan to use a tree topper.
For optimal tree care, be sure to display your tree in a sturdy stand filled with water. Before placing it in the stand, cut approximately half-an-inch from the base of the trunk. This will ensure your tree stays fresh and will minimize needle loss, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
Keep these tips in mind as you hunt for your tree and be sure to visit the following locations within the Wilmington area:
Barr Evergreens of Wilmington (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.):
37 Covil Ave., Wilmington
Winter Park Optimist Tree Lot (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.):
314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington (Long Leaf Park)
Cape Fear Optimist Club Christmas Tree Lot (Weekdays 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Weekends 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.):
981 Town Center Drive, Wilmington
Biggers Market (Weekdays 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 6: 30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
6250 Market St., Wilmington
Lowe's Home Improvement (Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.):
354 S. College Road, Wilmington
191 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington
5110 S. College Road, Wilmington
3716 Gateway Blvd., Leland
351 Whiteville Road NW, Shallotte
5084 Southport Supply Road SE, Southport
106 Wilkes Lane E., Hampstead
The Home Depot (Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.):
210 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
5511 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
150 Shallotte Crossing Parkway, Suite 1, Shallotte
Walmart Supercenter (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.):
8035 Market St., Wilmington
5226 Sigmon Road, Wilmington
5135 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
1112 New Pointe Blvd., Leland
908 NC 53 E., Burgaw
5625 S. NC 41, Wallace
4540 Main St. B. 3079, Shallotte
1675 N. Howe St., Southport
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Where to buy a live Christmas tree in Wilmington, NC
