Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree as the holiday centerpiece of your home? Pretty soon there will be tree lots everywhere, and in South Mississippi, we have a handful of Christmas tree farms where customers can pick out the perfect tree, cut it down or have it cut for them. Here’s a tip: It’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm tree supply before making the drive, and also check to see if farms have any holiday activities for kids. Happy tree hunting!
GEORGE COUNTY
Robert Gibson Christmas Trees
2137 Basin Central Road, Lucedale
(601) 947-8348
Open: Nov. 1 through Christmas Day
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 pm.
Price range: $25 and up (depends on size)
Christmas tree varieties: Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress
Set up: You choose, they cut
Welford Tree Farm
5140 Old Highway 63 N., Lucedale
(601) 673-0045
welfordfarms.com
Open: Thanksgiving afternoon until trees run out
Hours: 7 a.m. until dusk, daily
Price range: $25 and up (depends on size)
Christmas tree varieties: pre-cut Fraser Furs
HARRISON COUNTY
Gartman’s Christmas Tree Farm
21030 Scarborough Road, Saucier
(228) 669-0844 or (228) 831-2532
Open: Day after Thanksgiving until the third week in December
Hours: 8 a.m. until dusk, daily
Price range: $7 a foot to $12 a foot (depends on size)
Christmas tree varieties: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire
Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you (saws are furnished)
Holly Berry Hills Christmas Tree Farm
13493 Martha Redmond Road, Saucier
(228) 669-0425
Open: Thanksgiving Day through Dec. 20
(pre-tag first three Saturdays in November)
Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
Price range: $15 and up (depends on size and quality)
Christmas tree varieties: Arizona Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Virginia Pine and more. Pre-cut Fraser Firs available.
Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you (saws are furnished); pre-cut trees available
JACKSON COUNTY
A&W Christmas Tree Farm
13001 Forts Lake Road, Moss Point
(251) 751-2596
Open: Thanksgiving afternoon through Dec. 18
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price range: $30 and up
Christmas tree varieties: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, pre-cut Fraser Firs, some live potted
Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you; activities are available for children.