SELECTING YOUR REAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Eastern North Carolina Christmas tree growers have a variety of trees to offer, from Leyland Cypress to Virginia Pines. Growers are now producing trees that have grown naturally in eastern North Carolina for hundreds of years. For example, older folks remember the days when they would go into the forest with their grandparents to find and cut the old traditional Red Cedar Christmas tree. That tradition continues today as families find their way to the numerous choose & cut Christmas tree farms scattered throughout eastern North Carolina for the enjoyable and rewarding experience of finding their “perfect” tree.
For the freshest tree and a memorable, fun filled family experience, travel to an Eastern North Carolina choose & cut Christmas tree farm. There, you will breathe deeply to enjoy the fresh fragrance of the trees while finding and cutting your perfect tree. To add to your treasured memory, many farms offer accessories, hayrides, feeding or petting animals, hiking, and hot chocolate or apple cider.
As you consider searching for and purchasing your real tree, remember that the trees in the “wild” may look smaller than the relative space you have available in your home. So, before making a trip to the choose & cut farm, measure the space available relative to the diameter and height of the area for the tree. The height of the tree should be at least six inches less than the height of the ceiling to allow space for the stand and prevent damage to the ceiling. Consider whether the full tree will be seen, or, will it be in a corner; a tree with a bad side may be less costly but have the same beautiful appearance in your home.
WHERE TO FIND YOUR REAL CHRISTMAS TREE
There are many choose & cut Christmas tree farms in eastern North Carolina from which to find your real Christmas tree. Driving with the family to a farm offers the unique opportunity to explore new places or reunite with the farm staff who you may have met in prior visits. Fresh cut real Christmas trees stay fresh longer than the precut trees; and when kept properly watered, fresh trees are less flammable and safer than store bought artificial trees manufactured from petroleum products.
Conley Family Farm
Charlotte, NC
Tel: 704-549-1668
Davis Lanes Creek Farm
Polkton, NC
Tel: 704-272-6150
Meadowview Farms
Pittsboro, NC
Tel: 919-427-4738
Shepard Christmas Tree Farm
Mooresville, NC
Tel: 980-312-2335