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Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Raleigh–Durham

7 farms around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source.

7 farms in 4 counties · Prices are 2026 prices · Checked October 2026

cut-your-own farms
7
most common tree
Fraser fir
with hayrides or wagons
1
allow leashed dogs
1

Chatham County, NC 2 farms

  • Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm

    Apex, NC

    A family farm near Jordan Lake in its fourth decade of Christmas seasons, with a choose-and-cut field of Southern pines and cypress, mountain Fraser firs, hayrides, a play area and a concession stand with hot cocoa and mini donuts.

    • Virginia pine
    • Leyland cypress
    • Carolina Sapphire cypress
    • Fraser fir
    • White pine
    • +1 more

    HayridesDogs OK

  • Phillips Farms of Chatham

    Pittsboro, NC

    A family farm outside Pittsboro that grows its own pines and cypress for choose-and-cut and brings in Fraser firs from its land near Sparta, with custom wreaths made from the farm's own trimmings.

    • Blue Ice cypress
    • Carolina Sapphire cypress
    • White pine
    • Virginia pine
    • Leyland cypress
    • +1 more

North Carolina 2 farms

  • Corn Hill Farms

    Kittrell, NC

    A family tree farm about six miles south of Oxford, an easy drive north from Raleigh, Durham and Wake Forest, with choose-and-cut Southern conifers in the field and pre-cut Fraser firs from the mountains.

    • Leyland cypress
    • Carolina Sapphire cypress
    • Blue Ice cypress
    • Virginia pine
    • Green Giant arborvitae
    • +1 more

  • Mountain Branch Farm

    Garner, NC

    A small, old-fashioned choose-and-cut farm tucked behind a Garner subdivision, where red cedar, Virginia pine and white pine all sell at one flat price.

    • Eastern red cedar
    • Virginia pine
    • White pine

Johnston County, NC 1 farm

  • Northlake Christmas Trees & Nursery

    $10/ft

    Benson, NC

    A small family-run tree farm and nursery near Meadow in southern Johnston County, growing pines, cypress and spruces for choose-and-cut since the early 1980s, with pre-cut mountain Fraser firs and wreaths made from the farm's own greenery.

    • White pine
    • Scotch pine
    • Norway spruce
    • Leyland cypress
    • Blue Ice cypress
    • +1 more

Orange County, NC 1 farm

  • Smith's Family Fun Farm

    Hillsborough, NC

    A full-service family farm in Hillsborough where you can choose and cut a white or Virginia pine, or pick from pre-cut mountain Fraser firs, with free hot cocoa and cider and a kids' play area.

    • White pine
    • Virginia pine
    • Fraser fir

Wake County, NC 1 farm

  • Boyce Farms

    Raleigh, NC

    A long-running north Raleigh tree farm off Mount Vernon Church Road with a small choose-and-cut field of white pine, Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress, plus a large stock of pre-cut mountain Fraser firs and fresh wreaths.

    • White pine
    • Leyland cypress
    • Blue Ice cypress
    • Carolina Sapphire cypress
    • Fraser fir

Compare Christmas tree farms near the Triangle

Prices, trees and services at cut-your-own farms near the Triangle
FarmTownPriceTreesSawsShake & netDogsPay
Boyce FarmsRaleigh, NC–White pine, Leyland cypress, Blue Ice cypress, Carolina Sapphire cypress, Fraser firYesYes––
Corn Hill FarmsKittrell, NC–Leyland cypress, Carolina Sapphire cypress, Blue Ice cypress, Virginia pine, Green Giant arborvitae, Fraser fir––––
Jordan Lake Christmas Tree FarmApex, NC–Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Carolina Sapphire cypress, Fraser fir, White pine, Concolor fir––LeashedCards accepted
Mountain Branch FarmGarner, NC–Eastern red cedar, Virginia pine, White pine––No–
Northlake Christmas Trees & NurseryBenson, NC$10–$12 per foot (2026)White pine, Scotch pine, Norway spruce, Leyland cypress, Blue Ice cypress, Fraser fir––NoCash or check
Phillips Farms of ChathamPittsboro, NC–Blue Ice cypress, Carolina Sapphire cypress, White pine, Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Fraser fir–Yes––
Smith's Family Fun FarmHillsborough, NC–White pine, Virginia pine, Fraser fir–YesNoCards accepted

Cutting a tree in the Triangle

North Carolina cut the second-most Christmas trees of any state in the 2022 Census of Agriculture (USDA NASS), but almost all of them are Fraser firs grown in the mountains. Around the Triangle, cut-your-own fields are smaller and grow Southern trees such as Virginia pine, white pine, Leyland cypress and Arizona cypress varieties, while Fraser fir is mostly sold pre-cut. The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Fraser fir, white pine and Leyland cypress.

For a Fraser fir you cut yourself, see the High Country farms on our Charlotte page, a three- to four-hour drive from Raleigh.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near the Triangle have?

The most common trees at farms near the Triangle are Fraser fir (6 farms), white pine (6 farms), Leyland cypress (5 farms) and Virginia pine (5 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 the Triangle provide saws?

Yes, at 1 of the 7 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 3 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.

Can I bring my dog to a Christmas tree farm near the Triangle?

1 farm near the Triangle says leashed dogs are welcome: Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.

When do Christmas tree farms near the Triangle open?

2 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. Most of the others say they open around Thanksgiving weekend. Many close once their cuttable trees run out, so the best selection is in late November and early December.

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