Where to buy Christmas Trees

Wed, 12/07/2005 - 9:37am
By: The Citizen

• The Fayette County Civitan Club is selling Christmas trees in front of Melears Barbecue Restaurant on Hwy. 85 South of the Old Court House; open Monday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m., Sat. 9 to 6 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. The trees are Frazier Firs priced at $40 and up. All proceeds help organizations such as Fayette Samaritans, Joseph Sams School, Special Olympics of Fayette County, Junior Civitans, Relay For Life, and many others. This is a non-profit fundraiser for the Fayette County Civitans. Come out and help support the community.

• Wee Three Tree Farm. Arnold Road, Fayetteville. From Peachtree City, take Ga. 54 east, go right on Ebenezer Road, left on Ebenezer Church Road, right on Arnold Road and follow signs. Opens Nov. 25, noon-6 p.m.; 2-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; and by appointment. Virginia pine, 5-12 feet, $4 per foot; Leyland cypress, 8-12 feet, $5 per foot; white pine up to 7 feet, $4 per foot; Fraser firs up to 10 feet, as marked. Free plant with every purchase. Wreaths, garlands and potted plants available. 770-487-6397.

• Minter's Tree Farm. 283 Hills Bridge Road, Fayetteville. From Fayetteville, take Ga. 92 south five miles, left on Hills Bridge Road. Farm is on right; follow signs. Opens Thanksgiving Day; 9 a.m.-dark daily. Leyland cypress, 4-14 feet; Virginia pine, 4-8 feet; red cedar, 4-9 feet; Carolina sapphire, 5-8 feet; fresh-cut Fraser firs and wreaths, $18-$50. Hayrides on weekends. 770-461-2840, www.inmanfarm.com.

• Spirit of Christmas Tree Farm. 8070 Campbellton Redwine Road, Palmetto. I-85 to Exit 69 (South Fulton Parkway), go to end and turn right on Rivertown Road; at four-way stop, turn left on Cochran Mill Road; right back onto South Fulton Parkway; left on Campbellton Redwine Road; farm is two miles on left. Opens Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-dark; after that, 10 a.m.-dark Saturdays-Sundays. Leyland cypress and fresh-cut Fraser fir, up to 20 feet. Fresh wreaths. Gift shop. Marshmallow roast, weather permitting; feed bunnies, ducks and walk around lake to waterfall. 770-463-3818.

• Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm. 34 George Coggins Road, Newnan. I-85 south to Exit 51, left on McCollum-Sharpsburg Road (Ga. 154), go 0.5 mile, left on George Coggins Road; farm is third house on left. Thanksgiving Day, 1-5:30 p.m.; after that, 1-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Virginia pine up to 10 feet, white pine up to 7 feet and red cedar up to 7 feet, $10 and up; Leyland cypress up to 20 feet, up to $65; fresh-cut Fraser firs 6-10 feet, $30 and up. 770-251-1783.

• Ed's Christmas Trees. 7995 Spence Road, Fairburn. I-85 to exit 61. Go toward Peachtree City on Ga. 74 about 0.2 miles to Oakley Ind. Blvd. Turn left on Oakley Ind. Blvd., go 1 mile to stop light. Turn right onto Spence Road, (Ga. 92) and go 0.6 miles. Turn right into the farm. Open 1 p.m.- 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri., 9 am.- 6 p.m., Sat. - Sun. Farm w/ geese and a sleigh for photos. Sheared trees to 18 feet, gift shop, free tree wrapping, saws provided. School and group tours available by appointment. Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Silverdust. Pre-harvested: fresh Fraser Fir. 770-969-2142; cj@edschristmastrees.com.

• Smith's Choose and Cut. 230 Davis Rd., Fayetteville. Ga. Hwy. 54 West from the Courthouse in Fayetteville for 3.7 mi. to Huiet Road. Turn left and go 1.7 mi. to Davis Rd. Turn right and go .6 mi. Open 10 a.m. til dark. Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, saws provided. 770-487-7474.

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