Christmas Tree Farms in North Carolina

Q: How many Christmas tree farms are there in North Carolina?

62 are listed here, as of 2026-10-09, across 20 counties; 61 of them offer choose and cut. The list is compiled from public listings and North Carolina growers association directories, so a farm that has no web presence may be missing.

Q: When do Christmas tree farms in North Carolina open?

Most open the weekend after Thanksgiving, Friday through Sunday, and stay open until the middle of December or until the trees run out. Hours differ from farm to farm and change with the weather, so check the farm's page or call before you drive.

Q: What kinds of Christmas trees do North Carolina farms grow?

The farms listed here name Fraser fir, White pine, Canaan fir and Leyland cypress most often. North Carolina is Fraser fir country, with its mountain counties among the largest tree growers in the nation, and farms in the Piedmont that sell the same trees closer to the cities.

Q: Can I cut my own tree at a North Carolina farm?

Yes. 61 of the listed North Carolina farms are choose and cut, which means you walk the field and cut a standing tree yourself, usually with a saw the farm lends or rents. 7 also sell pre-cut trees. Call first in a wet or snowy week.

Q: Do I need a permit to cut a Christmas tree in North Carolina?

At a farm, no: you pay for the tree. Cutting on public land is a different matter, and the national permits guide explains which agencies issue tags and how to find yours.

Q: Where can I find North Carolina growers and their events?

The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association (ncchristmastrees.com) is the state's growers association, and its site is the place to look for member farms and the state's season.

Q: How do I keep my tree fresh at home?

Make a fresh cut of about a half inch off the base before it goes in the stand, keep the stand full of plain water (about a quart a day for each inch of trunk diameter), and keep the tree away from heat vents, fireplaces and direct sun.

North Carolina is Fraser fir country, with its mountain counties among the largest tree growers in the nation, and farms in the Piedmont that sell the same trees closer to the cities.

Photo: “Christmas tree farm IA”, Unknown author, Public domain

North Carolina at a glance

Farms listed as of 2026-10-09

Farms in North Carolina

across 20 counties

Choose and cut

walk the field and cut your own

Pre-cut

cut earlier and ready to load

Species named

Fraser fir, White pine and Canaan fir

The farms

Christmas tree farms in North Carolina

Helms Christmas Tree Farm
Vale, NC, Lincoln County
Choose and cut, pre-cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Leyland cypress, Eastern red cedar, Virginia pine, White pine
Also: christmas shop, hayrides, train rides, campfire
Opens: November 22-December 22 or until sold out: Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-6:00pm. Others by appointment.
helmschristmastreefarm.com Directions
Spillman's Christmas Tree Farm
Sophia, NC, Randolph County
Choose and cut, pre-cut
Trees: Leyland cypress, Eastern red cedar, Fraser fir
Also: hayrides, refreshments, restrooms, wreaths
Opens: Open the day after Thanksgiving (November 27) through December 22: Monday-Thursday 1pm-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 1pm-6pm
spillmanschristmastrees.com Directions
Two D's Nursery
Newland, NC, Avery County
Choose and cut, pre-cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Turkish fir, White pine
Also: restrooms, tree baling, wreaths, garland
Opens: Open the weekend before Thanksgiving through the Christmas Season: 8am-5:30pm, daily!
twodsnursery.com Directions
Lantern Farm
West Jefferson, NC, Ashe County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Noble fir, Nordmann fir
Also: christmas shop, hayrides, petting zoo, refreshments
Opens: Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from November 21 to December 12: Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. Check our website for updates.
lanternfarm.com Directions
Lil' Grandfather Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
Laurel Springs, NC, Alleghany County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Blue spruce, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, White pine
Also: Santa visits, hayrides, petting zoo, refreshments
Opens: Open November 26-29, December 5-6.
lilgrand.com Directions
Mistletoe Meadows
Laurel Springs, NC, Alleghany County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Blue spruce, Concolor fir, Leyland cypress, Norway spruce, White pine
Also: Santa visits, hayrides, refreshments, restrooms
Opens: November 20-22, 25, 27-29, December 5-6 and December 12-13 (Closed Thanksgiving Day): 9am-5:30pm. Other days by appointment
mistletoemeadows.com Directions
Sandy Hollar Farms
Leicester, NC, Buncombe County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Turkish fir, White pine
Also: christmas shop, hayrides, restrooms, tree baling
Opens: Open November 21-22, 26-29, December 5-6, 12-13: 9am-4pm
sandyhollarfarms.com Directions
Shady Rest Tree Farm
Glendale Springs, NC, Ashe County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Blue spruce, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Nordmann fir, Turkish fir, White pine
Also: refreshments, petting zoo, restrooms, tree baling
Opens: Open November 21 through December 24: every day, 9am-Dark, weather permitting
shadyresttreefarm.com Directions
"Fir" Heaven Sake Christmas Tree Farm
Topton, NC, Macon County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Canaan fir
Also: christmas shop, Santa visits, sleigh rides, campfire
Opens: Opening November 20th: Fridays and Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm and Monday through Thursday by appointment.
firheavensakechristmastreefarm.com Directions
Jonas Ridge Tree Farm
Jonas Ridge, NC, Burke County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, White pine
Also: christmas shop, refreshments, restrooms, tree baling
Opens: November 21-22, 25-29, December 2-6: 9am-4:30pm or until sold out. Open Thanksgiving Day!
jonasridgetreefarm.com Directions
Kathy Shore Nursery
Sparta, NC, Alleghany County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, White pine
Also: Santa visits, restrooms, tree baling, unsheared trees
Opens: By appointment only. Call for a time.
kathyshorenursery.com Directions
Sugar Plum Farms
Newland, NC, Avery County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Blue spruce
Also: campfire, christmas shop, Santa visits, hayrides
Opens: Open November 14-December 20: Weekends 9am-Dark; Weekdays 12:30pm-5pm
sugarplumfarms.com Directions

Check a farm’s page or call before you drive; dates and hours change with the weather.

The trees

Trees North Carolina farms grow

North Carolina is Fraser fir country, with its mountain counties among the largest tree growers in the nation, and farms in the Piedmont that sell the same trees closer to the cities. Farms here name fraser fir (52), white pine (12), canaan fir (7), leyland cypress (5) and blue spruce (4) most often. The species guide compares how each holds its needles and smells.

Before you go

Growers, permits and snow in North Carolina

The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association is the state’s growers association.

Christmas tree permitsCut your own on public land: the units, the dates and each agency's own words.White Christmas odds in North CarolinaThe chance of snow on the ground on December 25.Pick your own in North CarolinaWhat is ripe at the farms near you, week by week.

Snow covered pines standing in a white field under a gray sky, a lane of untouched snow running between them to a wooded ridge — A tree farm in the snow. Snow is a good day to cut: trees hold up well in the cold, and a farm that is open in snow will usually say so on its own page or phone line before you drive out. “Christmas Tree Lane 2” by Jimlaneozark, CC BY-SA 3.0

North Carolina Christmas tree farm questions

How many Christmas tree farms are there in North Carolina?

When do Christmas tree farms in North Carolina open?

What kinds of Christmas trees do North Carolina farms grow?

Can I cut my own tree at a North Carolina farm?

Do I need a permit to cut a Christmas tree in North Carolina?

Where can I find North Carolina growers and their events?

How do I keep my tree fresh at home?

North Carolina at a glance

Christmas tree farms in North Carolina

Helms Christmas Tree Farm

Spillman's Christmas Tree Farm

Two D's Nursery

Lantern Farm

Lil' Grandfather Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

Mistletoe Meadows

Sandy Hollar Farms

Shady Rest Tree Farm

"Fir" Heaven Sake Christmas Tree Farm

Jonas Ridge Tree Farm

Kathy Shore Nursery

Sugar Plum Farms

Trees North Carolina farms grow

Growers, permits and snow in North Carolina

North Carolina Christmas tree farm questions

Christmas tree farms in other states