Christmas trees!

It’s time to start thinking about getting a Christmas tree, people! Before you dust off that old artificial monstrosity you have in the basement, think about supporting one of the area’s local farms and lots. We’ve put together a list to help you find the perfect tree for the holidays.

November 20, 2011; 10:29 AM • by RVANews staff

Note: This is last year’s post but it’s probably still useful!

It’s time to start thinking about getting a Christmas tree, people! Before you dust off that old artificial monstrosity you have in the basement, think about supporting one of the area’s local farms and lots. We’ve put together a list to help you find the perfect tree for the holidays. Some of these locations have refreshments, wagon rides, and will even help you load up the tree. Most locations require cash or checks, but call ahead to be make sure you’re carrying proper tender. (And if you know of any other Christmas tree spots around town, be sure to let us know!)

Caroline County

Willow Oaks Farm

Choose and cut your own Christmas trees. White Pines, Leyland and Arizona Blue cypresses, Douglas fir, and Norway trees will be available. Pre-cut Douglas firs are also available ($50 – $80). Wreaths will be for sale, and roping will be available through special orders.

• Dates: Fridays through Sundays
• Hours: 9am – 5pm
• Location: 14412 Farmer Drive in Woodford, Virginia 22580
• Phone: 804-633-6192

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield Berry Farm Market

Fresh cut Christmas trees, fresh wreaths, and gift baskets are available. Prices TBA.

• Dates: The day after Thanksgiving through December 24
• Hours: 9am to 6pm
• Location: 4800 Market Square Lane in Midlothian, VA 23112
• Phone: 804-739-2404

New Kent County

Lonesome Pine Christmas Tree Farm

White Pine and Norway Spruce available for $25 plus tax, per tree. Bring your own saw.

• Dates: Fridays through Sundays
• Hours:Open during daylight hours on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays after 1 pm
• Location: 8300 Cool Hill Road in Providence Forge, VA 23140
• Phone: 804-966-5452

Colonial Heights

Boulevard Flower Gardens

Choose from fresh cut, live or everlasting trees. Prices TBA.

• Dates: Mondays through Sundays
• Hours: Mondays – Saturdays 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm
• Location: 2100 Ruffin Mill Road in Colonial Heights, VA 23834
• Phone: 804-526-4000 (or visit boulevardflowersgarden.com)

Richmond

Francisco Farms Retail Lots

Fresh cut trees from the Shenandoah Valley and Floyd County. Choose from two locations in Richmond.

Robious Hall Shopping Center at Robious road and Rt. 60.
White Pine $26 and Fraser Fir $44. Both 6 – 8 feet tall

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Fridays 12pm – 8pm and Saturdays through Sunday 9am to 8pm
• Location: Robious Hall Shopping Center at Robious road and Rt. 60.
• Phone: 540-885-3008

1211 Alverser Drive, behind the Goodwill Store.
Fraser Fir, sizes ranging from 6 – 12 feet tall. $49 – $150

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Fridays 12pm – 8pm and Saturdays through Sunday 9am to 8pm
• Location: 1211 Alverser Drive, behind the Goodwill Store
• Phone: 540-885-3008

Strange’s

Prices range from $49.99 to $199.99. Trees from 7 to 11 feet tall.

Locations:

12111 W. Broad Street

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 8am – 6pm; Sundays 10am – 5pm
• Phone: 804-360-2800

3313 Mechanicsville Pike

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 8am – 6pm; Sundays 10am – 5pm
• Phone: 804-321-2200

6710 Hull Street

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 8am – 6pm; closed Sundays
• Phone: 804-321-0470

8010 Midloathian Turnpike

• Dates: While trees last
• Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 8am – 6pm; closed Sundays
• Phone: 804-321-0460

Hanover County

Ashland Berry Farm

Artificial tress (including prelit and fiber optic trees) 6’ to 14 ‘, and thousands of Christmas ornaments to choose from.

• Dates: Monday through Sunday
• Hours: 9am to 6pm
• Location: 12607 Old Ridge Road in Beaverdam, Virginia 23015
• Phone: 804-227-3601

Windy Knoll Farm

White and scotch pine trees. $45 for any tree in the field; you choose and cut. Saws provided as well as wagon rides to the field.

• Dates: Through to December 17
• Hours: Fridays 1pm – 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 5pm
• Location: 10094 Windy Knoll Dr. in Mechanicsville, VA 23116
• Phone: 804-730-8733

Louisa County

Leatherwood Tree Farm

About 600 White pines are available ranging from 5 to 9 feet. White pine wreaths are also avaialble.

• Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, from November 3 to December 18
• Hours: 10am to 5pm
• Location: 3760 Factory Mill Road in Dabneys, Virginia 23102
• Phone: 804-272-6158

 

photo by stevendepolo

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