Ready for a Christmas Tree? Thanksgiving is over, and now it is time to get ready for Christmas. If you haven’t heard, there will be a live AND artificial tree shortage this year (just another supply chain shortage), so if you want a live tree, better buy one before there are none! Check out where you can find a live Christmas Tree around NW Metro Atlanta.
There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh pine filling your home during the holiday season, and a real Christmas tree can do that better than any candle or air freshener. Having a real tree is a tradition for many families, but if you haven’t had one before and are considering it, there are a few things you should know before you take it on. Residents around our neighborhoods love decorating for the holidays.The most common Christmas Trees in Georgia are:
- Arizona Cypress Strains
- Cryptomeria
- Green Giant
- Leland Cypress
- Murray Cypress
- Red Cedar
- Sand Pine
- Virginia Pine
- White Pine
Real Christmas Trees, Real Mess
Real trees are good for the earth. Often, Christmas Trees are grown on soil that doesn’t support other crops.
Repeated Cost Or One Time Cost?
Buying a “fake” tree is something you can invest in one year and use for many years to come. A real tree, on the other hand, will have to be replaced every year. The cost of a real tree depends on where you live and where you purchase it. Since we live in a place where pine trees grow freely, the cost will be much less, and the tree will last longer since it will be fresh.
If you just have to have that perfectly shaped Christmas tree, you will find it easier to use in a fake tree. Still, hunting through a tree farm or forest for the elusive perfect natural tree is a lot of fun for many people, and if you aren’t too set on perfection you will probably find something pretty close. Just be sure the search is something you will enjoy. There are Christmas tree lots on several street corners around town. And then there are Christmas tree farms … but please make sure to ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to check on hours, prices, and inventory. Also, please confirm methods of payment accepted – some do not take credit cards.
The Hunt for the Perfect Christmas Tree in 2021
Berry Patch Farm
786 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 770-926-0561
DATES: Nov 26 – ?
HOURS: Monday through Thursday 3p-6p and Friday-Sunday 10a-6p – please confirm dates and hours with farm
TREE TYPES: North Carolina Fraser Firs – Pre-cut Frazier Firs are $11/ft + $3.00
There will be no “cut your own” trees this year.
Coker Tree Farm
2280 Macland Rd
Marietta, GA 30064
770-424-8047
DATES: Nov 26 – ?
HOURS: Nov 26-29: 9am-6pm
Open Fri & Sat 9am-6pm and Sun 9am – until trees run out.
TREE TYPES: Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphire. And as per their website – “Due to the Fraser Fir shortage we will only have a limited number of Fraser Firs this year and will not have any Firs taller than 8ft. Unfortunately they are just not available at any price. Please see our Facebook page for more information.“
PRICES: Prices for their trees are $9/ft and Fraser Firs are approximately $12/ft
Deerwoods Christmas Tree Farm
1109 Henry Scott Road
Ball Ground GA 30107
770-380-3613
DATES: Nov 21 – ?
HOURS: Call for information
TREE TYPES: In the past, this farm has offered Virginia Pine, White Pine, Silver Smoke, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire
Moss Family Farm
2121 Highway 140 NW
Adairsville, Georgia 30103
770-861-9676
DATES: Opens Nov 27 until ?
HOURS: Check website for hours
TREE TYPES: North Carolina Fraser Fir, Carolina Sapphire and Murray Cypress
Sleepy Hollow Tree Farm
628 Sleepy Hollow Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770-942-6770
DATES: Nov 20 – ?
HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 2pm – 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm
TREE TYPES: Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Virginia Pines, Carolina Sapphires, Blue Ice, Naylors Blue, and Fraser Firs.
PRICES: Cut-Your-Own are $8-$10 per foot. Pre-Cut Frasier firs from North Carolina are $10-$15 per foot depending on size. The taller the tree, the more per foot.
Young Road Tree Farm
139 Young Road
Cartersville , GA 30120
770-382-9780
DATES: Nov 26 – Dec 12, Thursday-Sunday
HOURS: 10a -6p or Dark
TREE TYPES: Eastern Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, and White Pine for you to cut down, precut Fraser Fir
PAYMENT: CASH ONLY – $12.00 per foot any variety
Christmas Tree Lots
Calvary Children’s Home
1430 Lost Mountain Road
Powder Springs
HOURS: Mondays-Fridays 3:30pm – 9pm
Saturdays 9am – 9pm
Sundays 12:30pm – 6:30pm
TREE TYPES: Offering North Carolina Fraser Fir trees, wreaths, and pallet decor
CONTACT: Brian Busby @ 404-731-1500
Weatherby Christmas Trees
731 Whitlock Ave. NW Marietta, GA 30064
(706) 424-6639
DATES: Nov 26 – ?
HOURS: Visit website for more information on days and times.
TREE TYPES: Fraser Firs, Douglas Firs, Blue Spruces, Scotch Pines, Noble Firs, White Pines
A real Christmas tree adds a certain ambiance and holiday spirit to any home, but it isn’t right for everyone. Consider the benefits, as well as the possible problems with a real tree before you make a final decision on how to get your home ready for the holidays. Also, make sure to consider safety when decorating your tree.