Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Charlotte
23 farms where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree on a trip from Charlotte, from farms within an hour of the city to the Fraser fir farms of the North Carolina High Country around Boone and Jefferson. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source.
- cut-your-own farms
- 23
- most common tree
- Fraser fir
- with hayrides or wagons
- 10
Watauga County, NC 10 farms
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Boone, NC
A weekend choose-and-cut farm on US 421 east of Boone with Fraser firs from about three to ten feet, hayrides, warm drinks and a shop stocked with wreaths, garland, jams and honey.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A choose-and-cut farm near Boone known for its Fraser fir wreaths and garland, with field trees in the five to nine foot range and live balled-and-burlapped trees for replanting.
- Fraser fir
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Sugar Grove, NC
A small choose-and-cut farm in the Sugar Grove area west of Boone with Fraser firs from about three to fourteen feet, plus fir and white pine wreaths and garland.
- Fraser fir
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Sugar Grove, NC
A greenery farm in Sugar Grove that grows Fraser firs from about five to eleven feet for choose-and-cut and makes decorated wreaths, garland and handmade holiday gifts.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A family-owned choose-and-cut farm on Brookshire Road outside Boone, with Fraser firs from tabletop size up to about twelve feet and Santa visits and food on busy weekends.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A choose-and-cut farm on Will Cook Road near Boone with Fraser firs from about three to fourteen feet, a crew that does the cutting for you and a Christmas shop full of ornaments and gifts.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A busy family farm next to Meat Camp Baptist Church on Highway 194, open every day of the season with Fraser firs up to about twelve feet, hayrides and farm animals to feed.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A family farm above Howard's Creek, planted since 1984, with thousands of mountain-grown Fraser firs from small tabletop trees up to about twelve feet, plus hayrides and a Christmas shop.
- Fraser fir
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Boone, NC
A long-season choose-and-cut farm off Meat Camp Road north of Boone, selling Fraser fir up to about ten feet and Canaan fir in mid sizes, with Fraser fir and white pine wreaths.
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
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Boone, NC
The weekend-only sister farm of Clawson's, tucked off Big Hill Road north of Boone, with Fraser firs from tabletop size to around nine and a half feet and wide mountain views from the fields.
- Fraser fir
Ashe County, NC 5 farms
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West Jefferson, NC
A lively Ashe County farm near West Jefferson that pairs Fraser fir choose-and-cut with free hayrides, a bonfire with s'mores, a build-your-own-wreath station and a holiday market.
- Fraser fir
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West Jefferson, NC
A small choose-and-cut farm on Beaver Creek School Road in the West Jefferson area of Ashe County, open on a short run of afternoons and Saturdays around Thanksgiving.
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West Jefferson, NC
A family farm on Highway 16 south of West Jefferson with Fraser firs from tabletop size up to sixteen feet and sheared white pines, plus free trunk drilling and handmade wreaths.
- Fraser fir
- White pine
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West Jefferson, NC
A West Jefferson nursery that sells choose-and-cut Fraser fir and Colorado blue spruce every day through Christmas Eve, a late option when most High Country farms have closed.
- Fraser fir
- Blue spruce
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Laurel Springs, NC
A large, award-winning farm near Laurel Springs that supplied a White House tree, with more varieties than most mountain farms and hayrides and hot cocoa in the barn.
- White pine
- Blue spruce
- Norway spruce
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- +1 more
Avery County, NC 4 farms
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Newland, NC
A large, long-running Fraser fir grower near Newland, home of a recent White House Christmas tree, that opens its fields to choose-and-cut visitors on a few weekends after Thanksgiving.
- Fraser fir
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Elk Park, NC
A large Fraser fir farm in Elk Park with tens of thousands of trees, from small ones to giants of sixteen feet or more, open every day from mid-November to Christmas Eve.
- Fraser fir
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Newland, NC
A small family farm off Licklog Road near Newland selling choose-and-cut Fraser firs from about two to eleven feet, with hot drinks and a pet-friendly welcome.
- Fraser fir
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Newland, NC
A choose-and-cut Fraser fir farm on Linville Falls Highway outside Newland, run alongside a family Christmas shop that sells ornaments, gifts and homemade fudge and candy.
- Fraser fir
Alleghany County, NC 1 farm
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Laurel Springs, NC
A full-service choose-and-cut farm on Highway 18 near Laurel Springs with free horse and hay rides, a hay bale movie theater, Santa's workshop and a broad mix of firs, pines and spruce.
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- White pine
- Blue spruce
- Canaan fir
- +1 more
Lancaster County, SC 1 farm
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Lancaster, SC
An old-fashioned family tree farm near Lancaster with Southern-grown pines and cypress to cut yourself, Saturday wagon rides and fresh wreaths, about an hour south of Charlotte.
- Virginia pine
- Leyland cypress
- Murray cypress
- White pine
- Blue Ice cypress
- +1 more
Lincoln County, NC 1 farm
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Vale, NC
A Lincoln County choose-and-cut farm on aptly named Christmas Tree Lane in Vale, about an hour northwest of Charlotte, growing Fraser fir along with several other species.
- Fraser fir
York County, SC 1 farm
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York, SC
A York County favorite about forty minutes from uptown Charlotte, with nearly seventy acres of cypress and pine to cut yourself, weekend hayrides and a play area built from mulch.
- Leyland cypress
- Virginia pine
- White pine
Compare Christmas tree farms near Charlotte
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Christmas Mountain Farms | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Appalachian Evergreens | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | Yes | – | – |
| Bear Wallow Choose & Cut | Sugar Grove, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Bluestone Greenery | Sugar Grove, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| C & J Christmas Trees | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm | Newland, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Circle C Tree Farms | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | Yes | – | – |
| Clawson's Choose & Cut | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | Cards accepted |
| Elk River Evergreens | Elk Park, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | Yes | – | – |
| Frosty's Choose & Cut | West Jefferson, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Greene Tree Farm | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | Yes | – | – |
| Helms Christmas Tree Farm | Vale, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Ivy Point Farm | West Jefferson, NC | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lil' Grandfather Mountain Christmas Tree Farm | Laurel Springs, NC | – | Fraser fir, Concolor fir, White pine, Blue spruce, Canaan fir, Nordmann fir | – | – | – | – |
| Long's Choose & Cut Christmas Trees | West Jefferson, NC | – | Fraser fir, White pine | – | Yes | – | – |
| Lyalls Nursery | West Jefferson, NC | – | Fraser fir, Blue spruce | – | – | – | – |
| Miller's Choose & Cut | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir, Canaan fir | – | – | – | – |
| Mistletoe Meadows | Laurel Springs, NC | – | White pine, Blue spruce, Norway spruce, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Leyland cypress | – | Yes | – | – |
| Moseley Old Time Christmas Tree Farm | Lancaster, SC | – | Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Murray cypress, White pine, Blue Ice cypress, Carolina Sapphire cypress | – | – | – | – |
| Panoramic View Christmas Tree Farm | Boone, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | Cards accepted |
| Penland Christmas Tree Farm | York, SC | – | Leyland cypress, Virginia pine, White pine | Yes | – | – | – |
| Pittman's Tree Farm | Newland, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
| Snowy Mountain Tree Farm | Newland, NC | – | Fraser fir | – | – | – | – |
Close to Charlotte or up in the mountains?
North Carolina cuts more Christmas trees than any state except Oregon, but almost all of them grow in the mountains. Around Charlotte itself, cut-your-own farms are few, and some of them grow Southern trees such as Leyland cypress, Virginia pine and white pine. For a Fraser fir you cut yourself, most Charlotte families drive two to two and a half hours to the High Country: Ashe, Watauga, Avery and Alleghany County, where farms cover whole hillsides.
Fraser fir country
Fraser fir is native to the high Appalachians of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, and it is prized for its scent, its needle retention and branches strong enough for heavy ornaments (NC State Extension). Many High Country farms grow nothing else. See our guide to Christmas tree types for how it compares.
Tips for a High Country tree trip
Mountain weather in late November and December can bring ice and snow at elevation, so check road conditions before you leave and bring warm layers. Many farms combine cutting with views, hayrides and wreath shops, so plan a full day. Bring cash, and check each farm's season before you go, since some open only on weekends.
Tree farms by county
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near Charlotte have?
The most common trees at farms near Charlotte are Fraser fir (19 farms), white pine (5 farms), blue spruce (3 farms) and Canaan fir (3 farms). Some farms sell part of their range as pre-cut trees, so check each listing. Read our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Do Christmas tree farms near Charlotte provide saws?
Yes, at 1 of the 23 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 6 shake and net your tree for you. You can bring your own bow saw, but check the farm's rules first, since some do not allow chainsaws or power tools.
When do Christmas tree farms near Charlotte open?
Most farms near Charlotte open around Thanksgiving weekend, and many close in mid-December or when their trees are sold out. Farms usually post their 2026 dates in November, and we update each listing when they do.
Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.