Want a real Christmas tree? Visit these 4 farms near Hilton Head to find the perfect one
Still undecided on what kind of Christmas tree to bring home this year?
We all know the annual debate — real vs. artificial — can stir up some strong opinions in any household.
But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. These four local farms around the Lowcountry might just convince you to go with a real tree this year.
Sugar Mountain Farms
Sugar Mountain Farms has been in business for 29 years selling Frasier fir Christmas trees on the island. Farmer Mark Trivett grows the trees in Newland, North Carolina, and brings them down to the island for the holidays. Sugar Mountain Farm is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island.
A & A Christmas Trees
A & A Christmas Trees is a family-owned farm that grows Leyland, Cypress white pine and Fraser fir trees. They even offer supplies so you can cut down your own tree to take home. A & A also carries wreaths and other Christmas decor items. They are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 42 Old Cooler Circle, Okatie.
Christmas Mountain Farms
For over 20 years, Christmas Mountain Farms owner, Kevin Brown, has been growing and spreading the joy that Christmas trees bring. Make sure to visit soon, this weekend (December 14-15) is the last weekend they will have trees available. Christmas Mountain Farms is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, 4354 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton.
Dreaming Farms
With their vast selection of Frasier firs, Dreaming Farms is bound to help you find the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Dreaming Farms even offers holiday photos and a seasonal gift shop. Dreaming Farms is open Sunday-Friday from 12-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 1540 Camp Road, Charleston.
How to care for live Christmas trees:
- Put your tree in water as soon as you get home. Christmas trees need water within 6-8 hours of being cut
- Make sure your stand can hold 1 quart of water, the water temperature does not affect the tree
- The outer layers of the trunk absorb water the fastest, so check the level daily to ensure it does not go below the base of the tree
- Remove ½-inch of the base wood before putting the tree into the stand
- Use tree lights that produce little heat to keep your tree looking fresh
- Always turn the Christmas tree lights off when you leave
Visit the National Christmas Tree Association page for more tips about taking care of live trees.
This story was originally published December 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
