Christmas Trees in Oklahoma City, Ok

Thanksgiving dinner is done and you are feeling that warm, Christmasy feeling and want to decorate the tree. Whether it be an artificial or a real tree. There are several different locations that will provide you with an abundant amount of trees.

Safety first! Keeping a real or fresh-cut tree alive with water in it's base all the time is essential to keeping it from catching on fire. When the needles dry out from lack of water they tend to be more sensitive to heat and could catch on fire. This reaction is unlikely but possible. Be sure to check the wires that may touch the tree which could cause a spark. Also, keep the tree away from open fireplaces that could throw embers and away from open wall plugs. These are a few of the main causes of Christmas tree fires.

Artificial trees are safer of course but are a little less convenient. You have to dig them out of the garage and reshape them. But if the kids don't mind, they will have a time consuming job that will keep them busy. The trees range from a 2' that fits on your desk, humorous cartoon themed trees, dressed trees, and trees of different colors. If you haven't decided on real or not just take a poll. Do you want worry about getting a fresh tree home, to clean up dry tree needles off the floor, getting it out the door? Fresh trees are definitely beautiful and you can choose one of any size you can fit in your house, but are harder to take care of. Artificial trees take up storage room in your attic and having to dig it out of the garage or drag it down the attic ladder.

The end results is the deciding factor. Pretty, holiday lights that twinkle to music and shine off the windows and give your home a warm and welcoming feeling. Whether real or not one of the two is required for decorating. I have listed a few links that will get you to a store closer to you.

For fresh or real trees:

Martinbird Tree Farm does not have a link online. However, there are hundreds of trees to choose from and different types also. Pricing is in competition of the other tree growers as well.

Coffee Creek Christmas Tree Farm
This tree farm is not open until the day after Thanksgiving. The trees here are approximately $6-$7 per foot depending on the size and type of tree. The tree growers are Charles and Kathy Bullocks. Charles was kind in assisting me in answering questions. Sounds to me this is nice place to be while picking out your tree.

okc.about.com/gi/o.htm The Christmas Tree Farm has many different types of Christmas trees and are $6 - $7 per foot. The tree growers are Bill and Jean Raisey. Nice to talk to and give you things to eat and drink while you are there. Hot coffee, apple cider, candy canes, coloring books, and a pamphlet to take home.

For artificial trees:

http://www.dollargeneral.com/ near SE 89th St and Sooner Rd you get good customer service and great prices. The trees start around $10 for a small, beginners tree.
http://www.biglots.com/ near Reno and Air Depot in Midwest City you also get good customer service and much more variety of items to choose from. Prices here start at $12.
http://www.lowes.com/ Near SE 29th & Air Depot in Midwest City, OK the workers are very helpful and knowledgeable and will help you pick out plain artificial trees starting at $15.98.