The smell of fresh Virginian pine or North Carolina cedar wafting through the living room makes me think the Christmas carol should be renamed, “It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas”.
Nothing transports me to Christmas past like the smell of live trees and garland-wound bannisters. However, I do agree (of course, I’m partial) that “the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be on your own front door,” as the carol claims. Where to get that holly – the trees – the live greenery is the tricky part because you want it to be fresh and last throughout the holidays, but trekking to the mountains for choose & cut may not fit in your schedule. {But if it does, here are our 14 picks on Where To Harvest Your Own Live Tree This Year.}
Some of our favorite spots are also fundraising with every tree sold, since ’tis the season to give, why not ensure you’re supporting a good cause while decking your halls?
Here are a few local options to help you get your home looking and, more importantly, smelling like the holidays. These are just a few of the spots we know & love, please help us by commenting below with your favorite that we missed!
Uptown
Charlotte Christmas Trees – Online ordering and free delivery
Yes, they deliver and you can order online, but you must do so by December 3rd.
Darrell Simpson Family @ Farmer’s Market on King’s Drive – 938 S. Kings Drive Charlotte, NC 28211
The Simpson Family also has a SouthPark lot next to the new Starbucks at 4805 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210
When: M-S (9:00 am – 9:00 pm)
Fraser fir, NC White Pines, Colorado Blue Spruce & Norway Spruce from Simpson’s Mountain Green Farm; Wreaths, garland and tree stands available. Contact for prices.
East Charlotte
Connell Family Christmas Trees – 3600 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205
Sun.-Th (9:00 am – 10:00 pm) F-Sat. (9:00 am – 11:00 pm)
This tree farm is based in Alleghany county. This family has been in the Christmas tree business in the Charlotte area for over 30 years. Family owned Christmas tree lot – with amazing trees I can personally attest to last. Beautiful handmade wreaths and crosses, and if you like to do it yourself, they often will let you have the branches they cut off of others’ trees if you ask. They even have trees that have been cut for awhile discounted down to $25.
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Fundraiser – This organization donates 100% of proceeds from all Christmas tree sales to help children living with critical or terminal illnesses. They currently help 39 families in the Carolinas with living expenses, medical equipment and trips to the hospital.
When: Hours vary. See locations below:
Monroe/Wesley Chapel locations:
– 702 W. Roosevelt Blvd. in front of Hospice
– 2709 Lawyers Road
Indian Trail, NC (On the corner of Mill Grove & Lawyers Road)
– 6301 Weddington Road Wesley Chapel @ Siler Presbyterian Church (Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 .m. M-F, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday)
Charlotte location
– 1400 Mallard Creek Road (Hours: 12 p.m.-9 p.m. M-F, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday)
North Charlotte
Grace Tree Farm – 1292 Beth Haven Church Rd. Denver, NC 28037
When: M-T, Th-F (1:00 pm – 5:30 pm) W(CLOSED) Sat. (9:00 am – 5:30 pm) Sun. (12:00 pm – 5:30 pm)
If you want to cut your own Christmas tree or buy wreaths straight from the farm, 30 minutes north, this tree farm is choose and cut any of the following trees: White Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Leland Cypress, or Green Giants.
Prices vary based on size – 5 ft – 11 ft ($37-$82)
St. Thomas Aquinas – 1400 Suther Rd. Charlotte, NC 28213
Annual Christmas Tree Trimming Party & Christmas Tree Fundraiser – December 3
When: Before & After Masses
Fraser Fir Trees – 6-7 ft $45; 7-8 ft $55
Wreaths – $15
Red & Pink Poinsettias – $5
South Charlotte
Christ Church Holiday Pop Up Bazaar – 1412 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28207
When: Saturday, 12/02/2017 – 9:30 am until 1:00 pm
Among the many vendor booths selling Holiday & Christmas wares to raise funds will be one selling beautiful greenery like topiary, kissing balls, wreaths and more. Get there early it will be gone quickly! (no trees though)
Adam Faulk Tanksley Foundation – 9805 Newtown Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173
When: M-F (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Sat. – Sun. (9:00 am – 9:00 pm)
The proceeds from the Christmas trees sold goes toward helping children fight pediatric cancer, specifically children at Levine’s Children’s Hospital.
St. Gabriel Catholic Church – 3016 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211
When: M-F (12:00 pm – 8:00) Sat. – Sun. (9:00 am – 8:00 pm)
32nd Annual Men’s Christmas Tree Sale
Holiday Evergreens @ Harris YMCA & Ballantyne Village –
Find the perfect Christmas Tree at the YMCA Tree Lots, benefiting the 2017 YMCA Annual Campaign. Save some green on your evergreen!
Prices: Garland: White Pine Garland – $1.00/square foot Fraser Fir Garland – $1.50/square foot
Wreaths: 6 Clip – $8.00 16 Clip – $24.00
Show your YMCA membership card when you purchase your Christmas tree from the PNC Bank in Ballantyne Village and receive $10 off any purchase of $75 or more. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase will stay local and benefit the Y.
