You can have a tree just as nice as the North Carolina red spruce chosen to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
Harvested from Pisgah National Forest, the 78-foot red spruce named Ruby will grace the lawn of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. this holiday season, WBTV reported.
Why it matters: Washington seems to be partial to Carolina-grown trees. Last year, an Ashe county farm grew a tree displayed in the White House.
From Charlotte to the North Carolina mountains, here are ten tree farms to check out on your hunt for this year’s Christmas tree.
Mrs. Ruth’s Christmas Trees
Find a collection of trees and toppers to match at this local lot 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
Location: 2206 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 19
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $75-$95
Tree varieties: Fraser fir, Blue spruces
Dates/hours: Monday through Sunday, 10am-8pm.
Mrs. Ruth’s Christmas Trees in Mooresville. Photo courtesy of Michelle Helms Pedero
Snowflake Village
Located off South Tryon, this local tree lot donates a portion of all proceeds to several charity partners.
Location: 12201 S. Tryon St.
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 19
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $109
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Dates/hours: Monday through Saturday from 10am-8pm; Sunday 12-6pm.
Cedar Lake Tree Farm
Choose from a variety of trees, wreaths and artisan crafts at this family farm that’s been running since 1992.
Location: 5829 NC-27, Iron Station
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 19
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $130
Tree varieties: Fraser fir (pre-cut), Leyland cypress, red cedar and Carolina Sapphire
Dates/hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 10am-8pm.
St Ann Catholic Church
Every year the St. Ann’s Men’s Club operates a tree sale from Black Friday until they run out of trees. Find fresh-cut trees from Western North Carolina, plus wreaths, ropings and stands. Proceeds from the sales benefit numerous Charlotte charities, including the Diocese of Charlotte charities.
Location: 3635 Park Rd.
2022 Season: Starts Black Friday (12-9pm)
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $85-$100
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Dates/hours: 12-9 pm on weekdays; 9am to 9pm on weekends
Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
Hillbilly Market
If the company’s name doesn’t put a smile on your face, their selection of Christmas trees and homemade wreaths will. Hillbilly Market gets their trees from Ashe County in Jefferson N.C. and the selection ranges from “table tops” up to 12-footers.
Location(s): Foxcroft Shopping Center, The Arboretum, and Antioch Church Road
2021 Season: Starts November 20
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: ~$125
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Days/hours: Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 8pm.
Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios
St. Gabriel Church
The St. Gabriel Men’s Club will have a wide selection of both trees and wreaths. Proceeds from tree sales will benefit the Club’s Charitable Ministries.
Location: 3016 Providence Road.
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 25 (Black Friday) and runs through Dec. 11 (or until trees run out).
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $84-$96
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Dates/hours: 9am-8pm on weekends; 2-8pm on weekdays.
Almond Christmas Tree Farm
Choose and cut your own tree or opt for a pre-cut tree.
Location:20560 Biles Road, Albemarle
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 25 (Black Friday from 9am-5pm)
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: ~$75 for field grown, ~$95 for pre-cut Fraser fir
Tree varieties: Fraser fir, Carolina Sapphire, Green giant, Leyland cypress, Murray cypress, Virginia pine and white pine.
Days/hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5pm, Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm.
Circle C Tree Farms (Now closed for 2022 season)
Find trees from seven to 13 feet tall (and smaller ones in their pre-cut section). Pick out your tree and a member of the farm staff will bring it down, wrap it and load it onto your vehicle.
Location:372 Will Cook Road, Boone
2022 Season: Now closed for the 2022 season.
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $100-$120
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Dates/hours: Nov. 12-13 from 9am-4:30pm; closed Nov. 14-17; reopens Nov. 18-27 from 9am-4:30pm.
C & J Christmas Trees
Trees range from table toppers to ten-footers at this choose-and-cut farm minutes from downtown Boone.
Location: 1999 Brookshire Road, Boone
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 12
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $90-$110
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Dates/hours: Nov. 12-13 from 9am-4pm; Nov. 19-20 from 9am-4pm; ​Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving Day) from 9am-1pm; Nov. 25-27 from 9am-4pm; Dec. 3-4 from 9am-4pm and Dec. 10-11 from 9am-4pm.
Appalachian Evergreens
Plan a day trip to this choose-and-cut farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains where you’ll find trees up to ten-plus feet.
Location: 1371 NC-194, Boone
2022 Season: Starts Nov. 19
Price for a 7-8 foot tree: $84-$100
Tree varieties: Fraser fir
Days/hours: Nov. 19-20 from 9am-4pm; Nov. 25-27 from 9am-4pm. Dec. 3-4 from 9am-4pm (tentative).
Photo: Courtesy of Axios Charlotte reader Matt Hill
