It’s already that time of year! The Halloween decorations are coming down, and it’s almost time to start decorating for the holidays. Nothing quite makes the festive atmosphere complete, though, like a Christmas tree! And there are tons of options, of course: you can use an artificial tree, you can go to a Christmas tree lot… or you can go for an exciting new experience for your littles, and check out a Christmas tree farm! It may be surprising, but even here in Florida, there are farms where you can not only get your very own Christmas tree, but cut it down yourself, too! Talk about a holiday experience to remember!
Here are a few options in and around the First Coast area:
BK Cedars
20926 N.W. 75th Street
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2060
Provider of the Christmas tree on display at the state capitol, they sell potted Red Cedar and Arizona Cypress. They also sell red cedar logs chipped on-site and kettle corn!
They are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Thanksgiving to Christmas. You can visit other times by appointment.
Bledsoe Family Farms
15568 176th Street
Live Oak, FL 32060
(386) 776-2556
Their Choose-and-Cut varieties include Red Cedar, Blue Ice, and Carolina Sapphire. Also available are living Christmas trees, including Red Cedar, Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire, Holly Bushes, Rosemary trees, Leyland Cypress, and more. We also bring in pre-cut Fraser Fir Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland from North Carolina.
Opening day will be on November 25th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and activities will run through Christmas Eve!
Coppage Christmas Trees
6596 Wright Rd.
Manor, GA, 31550
(912) 286-1099
They offer the finest “cold-cut” Christmas trees, ruby red poinsettias, handmade wreaths, and garlands galore!
They are open Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sundays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot
6596 Wright Rd.
Manor, GA, 31550
(912) 286-1099
You can choose and cut from Carolina Sapphire, Fraser Fir, and Murray Cypress trees. They also have hot chocolate and cider, as well as field tours.
They are open Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sundays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm
9740 E. Hwy 318
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 546-2365
Sand Pine, Red Cedar, Arizona Cypress, and Fresh Cut Northern Fraser Firs are all available, with limited choices to choose from and cut a tree, as well as a retail lot and potted trees. They also have hayrides, a petting farm, and wreaths.
They are only open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve.
Homegrown Happs Christmas Trees
Location 1:
3500 Aloma Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32792
(920)-572-8134
Location 2:
911 South Volusia Ave.
Orange City, FL 32763
(920)-572-8134
Sand Pine, Red Cedar, Arizona Cypress, and Fresh Cut Northern Fraser Firs are all available, with limited choices to choose and cut a tree, as well as a retail lot and potted trees. They also have hayrides, a petting farm, and wreaths.
Opening Day is November 17th and they will be open daily from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Nicholas’ Christmas Tree Farm 14260 SE 80th Ave.
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 245-8633
They offer quite the selection with Choose & Cut or potted, Sand Pine, Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, and Arizona Cypress! Check out their fresh vegetables, raw honey, and 100% pure beeswax candles!
They are open daily from 10:00 AM till dark from the day after Thanksgiving up until Christmas Eve.
Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest
35317 Huff Road
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9863
This choose-and-cut farm offers Sand Pine, Red Cedar, and Arizona Cypress trees, as well as potted trees. They also have a gift and craft shop, a petting farm, hayrides, wreaths, a zip line, horse and pony rides, tram rides, a “Santa’s Flight Zip Line,” and more! There are also visits with Santa.
The Christmas Tree Forest is open from November 19th to December 18th, 2022; check the calendar for specific hours and ticket info!
Songer’s Christmas Tree Farm
You can choose and cut from Cedar, Sand Pine, Spruce Pine, Carolina Sapphire, and Leyland Cypress. They also offer Cedar and Carolina Sapphire trees in pots, which can be planted again after Christmas. They also have tree stands, tree bags, and wreaths!
5255 Carter Spencer Road
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)272-3890
Songer’s opens the weekend after Thanksgiving (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. *Due to a smaller crop this year, they may only be open for this one weekend. Be sure to check their website before planning your trip to the farm!
A Southern CHRISTmas Tree Farm
A Southern Christmas Tree Farm is a working tree farm. Guests have the unique opportunity to cut a real Florida Christmas Tree in the field. That’s right! They provide the saw and the live tree, while you do the cutting! If you prefer a pre-cut traditional type of tree, please see their selection of Fresh Cut Northern Trees. Netting is complimentary. Don’t forget they will also have nightly bonfires, hayrides, train rides, and more!
274000 Murrhee Rd.,
Hilliard, Florida 32046
(904) 845-7447
They are open to the public November 25th – December 23rd. Monday-Friday 3-6PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6PM, Closed on Sundays.
Unicorn Hill Farm
3605 NW 69th Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 373-4575
They sell multiple Christmas tree varieties, which you can either cut down yourself or have them cut it for you. They also sell tree stands and tree bags.
Starting December 2nd, they will open on Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, until all trees are sold.
We love A Southern CHRISTmas Tree Farm! Lots of fun activities for the kids also 🙂
Thanks for the compliment. Merry Christmas
We just moved from Westchester NY and have a family tradition of picking and cutting our 🎄
We are in Ponte Vedra and are looking at options not too far
Christmas tree farms are great! I remember going to pick out a Christmas tree as a kid and it being a memorable tradition each year.
There is a great Christmas Tree Lot in Callahan called Griffin Farm Fresh Christmas Trees. They give a fresh cut on each tree to make them last longer. Service is top notch! I put their website address in if you click on my name.