Christmas Tree Farms Near Orlando, Florida

Yes it is that time of year already and while most of us are thinking about falling leaves, Halloween Costumes, and Cranberry Sauce concoctions, others are wanting to know about where they can get that elusive perfect Christmas Tree. In and around Orlando there a quite a few spots to find some great quality trees and mentioned below are just a few.

Santa's Christmas Tree Forest is just outside of Orlando in beautiful Eustis, Florida. Here you will not only find a great assortment of Pre-Cut or rooted Christmas Trees but lots of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. There is a wonderful gift shop, hay rides and a petting zoo to make picking out a tree a great part of your holiday tradition. Santa's Christmas Tree Forest is at 35317 Huff Road, Eustis, Fl 32736. Phone: 352-357-9863. Emai: lcsanta@aol.com. Opens Day after Thanksgiving 9:00am to 6:30pm

Primrose Garden Center is one of Orlando's finest one stop gardening gems. Not only will you find a variety of Christmas Trees but every type of decorative plant or flower for holiday decorating will available here. Beginning in early October Primrose Garden Center is loaded with Pumpkins and Corn Stalks and the holiday atmosphere builds throughout the entire season. Primrose Garden Center is located at 2635 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Fl 32806. Phone (407) 228-9899. Best to call for Christmas Tree arrival dates.

Lazy Lay Acres Christmas Tree Farm is a terrific place near Orlando, Florida to find Choose-and-Cut or Potted trees. Lazy Lay Acres has a gift shop and petting zoo for the whole family to enjoy while they look for the perfect tree. Lazy Lay Acres Christmas Tree farm is located at 14920 Swift Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Business begins on the morning after Thanksgiving from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Email: lazylay352@aol.com

Watson's Christmas Tree Farm is perfect for people looking to take a scenic ride to Volusia County. Just 40 miles north east of Orlando and minutes from Daytona Beach, Watson's is the perfect place to pick out this year's Christmas Tree. Located at 180 Cedar Grove, Oak Hill, FL 32759. Phone: (386) 345-2940 Email:watson@ucnsb.net Watson's is open the day after Thanksgiving from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Ergle Christmas Farms has been a Central Florida tradition for many years. Located between Tampa and Orlando in beautiful Dade City, Florida there are loads of fun things to do along the way. At Ergle you will find choose and cut trees, fresh cut trees, and potted trees. You will want to visit the gift shop to find truly unique holiday items. Bring your camera for some petting farm fun. 3325 Trieman Blvd, Dade City, Fl 33523. Phone (352) 583-3647. Email info@ergletrees.com

Beginning on the morning after Thanksgiving the streets of Central Florida are lined with unique little tents, shacks, and impromptu storefronts selling Christmas Trees and holiday decorations. Each one can potentially be the source of some amazing holiday memories. The above list just mentions a few but a stroll down Park Avenue in Winter Park or a drive down Mills Avenue which runs the length of Orlando will reveal some great little Christmas Tree outlets. If you are visiting Orlando, you might want to head East on Colonial Drive until you hit one of our favorite little towns called Christmas. Believe me, you'll know if you are heading in the right direction. Take a break and tour Fort Christmas and haul your Christmas Tree home from Christmas Florida.