O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree

Winter brings the family tradition of seeking the perfect Christmas tree. For a large number of Americans, traveling to the farm and cutting their own is now a part of that tradition. The High Country has a large number of Christmas tree farms to choose from.

The most popular Christmas tree is the Fraser fir, with nearly 90 percent of the High Country tree farm population.
Each farm varies in size, hours of operation, number of trees available, tree sizes and amenities offered. The Christmas tree industry has grown into an annual holiday event. Many farms offer warm beverages, hayrides, petting zoos and other holiday “goodies” such as wreaths, garland or crafts.

Trees are priced by the individual grower based on quality and height. Over the past several years, growers in Watauga County have averaged $6 - 7.50 per foot up to nine feet. Trees over nine feet can vary significantly depending on the amount of time and management that gone into the tree.

Customers can also relax in the fact a real tree is a Christmas gift to the environment as well. For every tree harvested, three seedlings will be planted. This renewable industry provides shelter to birds and small animals, while recycling the air. For every acre of Christmas trees planted, enough oxygen is released into the atmosphere for 18 people. Most communities offer a recycling program after the holiday season. These programs usually turn the trees into mulch for public parks and gardens.

Tree farming is also a native industry. Nearly 80 percent of artificial trees are produced in China from petroleum and plastics and cannot be recycled.

Listed below are the tree farms of the High Country. It is best to call in advance in order to confirm tree availability, hours of operation and farm accessibility in wintry weather. Most growers in Watauga County can be reached during snowy weather, but some require a four-wheel drive vehicle. Christmas tree. Anyone visiting the area is encouraged to check with growers and hotels, as many partner to offer discount packages.

 

In Boone:
Bill & Peggy Austin Choose & Cut
(828) 264-7296

Clawson’s Choose & Cut
(828) 264-3162

Norris Tree Farm
(828) 262-1619

What Fir! Tree Farm
(828) 297-3559

High Country Nursery
(828) 264-9123

RRR Tree Farm
(336) 877-0554

Circle C Farms
(828) 297-4373

C & J Christmas Trees
(828) 264-6694

Walker Farm
(828) 264-0931

Appalachian Evergreens
(828) 264-1609

In Deep Gap:
Swinging Bridge Farm
(828) 264-5738

Cool Springs Nursery
(800) 467-2819

My Two Girls
(828) 964-0786

In Foscoe:
Big Ridge Tree Farm
(828) 963-5151

In Sugar Grove and Vilas:
Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm
(828) 297-1136

Edwing’s Fraser Fir Farm
(828) 297-1176

Bluestone Greenery
(828) 297-5377

Tom Lawrence Farm
(828) 297-4755

Cross Ridge Christmas Tree & Horse Farm
(828) 297-2255

Southern Comfort Tree Farm
(828) 297-7352

In Todd:
RRR Laurel Knob Christmas Trees
(828) 963-3477

Enjoy an old or start a new family tradition this year. Bundle up the kids, grab a camera and head out to choose the perfect tree.