Prefer a Real Tree This Christmas?

Are you tired of dragging your fake tree out of its 11-month hibernation? Fussing with those color-coded tabs to match up to the center pole, then pulling and tugging the plastic and metal into place, and not lets not forget to spray on the 'pine scent'. Well, if you live in Metro Atlanta and are looking for a real tree this Christmas season, look no further. Here's a great listing of local tree farms to make your Christmas picture perfect.

Berry Patch Farms
786 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-561
Seven miles east of downtown Woodstock from I-575 at Exit 8.
Hours: 2-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Choose & Harvest: Virginia Pine, Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Noble Fir
Features: Gift shop, hay rides, tree wrapping, saws provided

Bethany Tree Farm
511 S Bethany Rd., McDonough, GA 30252
770-954-1665
GA Hwy. 81 to3 mi. E of McDonough, right on Old Jackson Rd., .5 mile & right on Bethany Rd., farm is .25 mile ahead on the left.
Hours: 10-6 Daily
Choose & Harvest: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir
Features: Gift shop, hay rides, garland, wreaths, pinecones, free boughs, tree stands, tree wrapping, saws provided

Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm
5880 John Burruss Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 889-5235
Take Ga. 400 north to the first red light (after Exit 17). Take a left on Ga. 369; travel five miles, then turn left on John Burruss Road; farm is on the left.
Hours: noon-dark Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-dark Saturdays; closed Sundays.
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pines, White Pines, Carolina Sapphire and Cedar
Features: Horse drawn hay rides, complimentary marshmallow roast and apple cider on Saturdays, weather permitting. Farm Animals on display. Homemade jams and jellies, and bread. Homemade wreaths. Tree stands. Complimentary drilling and bagging.

Brewer's Christmas Tree Farm
1067 Robert Hill Rd., Midway, GA 31320
912-884-5292
From Midway, US 84 W 2 mi. to Lewis Fraser Rd. & Dave Williams Rd., then Robert Hill Rd. to end & follow the signs.
Hours: 10-dark Mon-Fri, 8-dark Sat, noon-dark Sun
Choose & Harvest: Virginia Pines, Red Cedar, Sand Pine, Leyland Cypress
Features: Hayrides (on weekends), gift shop, Santa Claus, wreaths, school tours (Oct & Nov, Pre-K thru 1st grade), group hayrides & cookout, coloring books, tree wrapping, saws provided

Coker Tree Farm
2280 Macland Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 439-6252
About 5 1/2 miles southwest of Marietta Square on Ga. 360.
Hours: 2-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

Deerwoods Christmas Tree Farm
Route 3, Henry Scott Road, Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 479-1387

Drury's Christmas Tree Farm
1745 Robert Hardeman Rd, Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 548-3613
Six miles east of Athens on U.S. 78, then 1 mile north on Robert Hardeman Road to farm.
Hours: 1 p.m.-dark Tuesdays-Fridays and Sundays; 10 a.m.-dark Saturdays.
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Red Cedar, and others
Features: Tree stands, power shaking, trunk drilling, tree removal bags. We lend bowsaws. No digging, power saws, nor charge cards.

Ed's Christmas Trees
7995 Spence Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 969-2142
I-85 south to Exit 61 (Ga. 74), toward Peachtree City, left on Oakley Industrial Boulevard, right on Ga. 92/Spence Road, turn right; farm is on the right.
Hours: 1-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Silverdust
Pre-harvested: Fresh Fraser Fir
Features: Beautiful farm setting with geese and a sleigh for photos. Sheared trees to 19 feet, gift shop, local honey and bees wax products, local artist's stained glass, taper pin tree stands, disposal bags, Christmas decorations for sale. Handmade fresh Fraser fir wreaths, table centerpieces, swags and mailbox decorations. Free tree wrapping, saws provided. Tree carts available. School and group tours available by appointment.

Emfinger Farms
5306 Scenic Hwy, Manchester, GA 31816
706-846-9714
3 miles west on Hwy 190 (Scenic Heights), from Columbus, Ga. toward Warm Springs, turn right on Hwy 190, go 2 1/4 miles, located on right.
Hours: Nov 24 thru Dec22
Choose & Harvest: Virginia Pine - Leyland Cypress - Cedar-Balsam Fir (from
Canada)- Fraser Fir
Pre-Harvested: Virginia Pine -Leyland Cypress-Cedar-Balsam Fir- Fraser Fir

Farmer Red's Christmas Tree Farm
2288 Jacksonville Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 482-6049
I-20 east to Turner Hill Road (Ga. 124 ), turn left and cross railroad tracks; right at second street onto Jacksonville Road; follow signs.
Hours: noon-dark Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-dark Saturdays-Sundays

Fourakre Christmas Tree Farm
13887 Woolsey Rd, Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 946-9112
Take U.S. 19/41 eight miles south of Jonesboro to intersection of Ga. 81 and Upper Woolsey Road; turn right on Upper Woolsey and follow signs about 4.5 miles.
Hours: noon-dark Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-dark Saturdays-Sundays

Gay's Christmas Tree Farm
2335 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 798-3731
From Hwy #520 (Bobby Jones Expressway) take exit #7 to Hwy #25 (Peach Orchard Road). Go South on Hwy #25, 2.3 miles to Tobacco Road. Turn Right onto Tobacco Road, Tree Farm is located 0.6 miles on the right. Look for the signs.
Hours: Opening the Friday after Thanksgiving 9AM until dark
Other hours: Monday - Friday 2PM until dark, Saturday 9AM until dark, Sunday 1PM until dark
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Virginia Pine, Blue Ice
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir
Features: We offer tapered pin stands and handmade wreaths. Free Hayrides on weekends (weather permitting), Free Shaking and tree wrapping, Free Hot Chocolate and candy canes. Field trips available by appointment.

Glass Tree Farm
126 Glass Rd, Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-5693
Virginia pine and red cedar, 4-10 feet, $15-$20 each
I-85 north to Ga. 316; left on Ga. 81; right on Ga. 82; left on Dunahoo Road. Go 0.5 mile to Glass Road, turn right, follow signs.
Hours: 10 a.m.-dark, Mondays-Saturdays; 1-6 p.m. Sundays.

Green Acres Christmas Tree Farm
34 George Coggin Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 251-1783
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.
Hours: 1-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

Greene Tree Farm
P.O. Box 586, Broxton Road, Douglas, GA 31534
912-384-3894
4 miles north of Douglas on US 441 Broxton Road.
Choose & Harvest: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Red Cedar
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir
Features: Wreaths, tree stands, tree bags

Hunters' Christmas Tree Farm
14680 Wood Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-713
Between Birmingham Highway and Freemanville Road, 4 miles north of Crabapple.
Hours: 3 p.m.-dark Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-dark Fridays-Saturdays; closed Sundays.

Keels Tree Farm
1411 Collins Hill Road 770-963-1488
I-85 North from Atlanta, Exit 115 ( Ga 316 East) 2nd traffic light, turn left
(Collins Hill Road) go 1.3 miles, Keel's Tree Farm on right.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. til dark, Open from the day after Thanksgiving thru Christmas Eve, 7 days a week.
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress 6' to 12' tall
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir 6' to 11' tall
Features: Country farm setting, hayrides on weekends, farm animals, boiled peanuts and free hot apple cider. Christmas bows, Fraser Fir wreaths, garland and tree stands. Free netting and loading. Methods of payment: cash, check, Visa & MasterCard.

Kinsey Family Farm
7170 Jot Em Down Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-5541
Ga. 400 north to Exit 17 (Ga. 306) and turn right; go 6 miles to left on Jot-em Down Road; farm is on the left.
Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Naylor's Blue, Red Cedar, and Blue Ice Christmas Trees
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir
Features: Roast marshmallows and drink hot cider at the barn. Wagon rides. Wreaths, garlands, bows, and tree stands.

Lazy J Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm
2840 Old Lost Mountain Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 439-6252
Call for directions. Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, red cedar; average prices $20-$40.
Hours: 10 a.m.-dark weekends; 3 p.m.-dark weekdays.

Mike's Tree Farm
3847 Loganville Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 729-9240
Half-mile inside Gwinnett County line between Grayson and Loganville.
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-dark Saturdays-Sundays.

Minter's Tree Farm
283 Hills Bridge Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 461-2840
From Fayetteville, take Ga. 92 south five miles, left on Hills Bridge Road. Farm is on right; follow signs.
Hours: 9 a.m.-dark daily

Noel Forest Christmas Tree Farm
5627 Highway 20 NE, Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 386-8562
I-75 north to Exit 290 and turn left on Ga. 20; turn right just after the Cracker Barrel; farm is behind.
Hours: 10AM-6PM daily

Redland Nursery and Christmas Tree
86 Redland Bend Rd, Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-4303
Take I-20 west to Exit 19 and go south on Ga. 113 for two miles; right on Redland Bend.
Hours: 9 a.m.-dark daily

Ridgeway Christmas Tree Farm
2964 High Falls Rd, Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-3120
I-75 south to Exit 201, Barnesville/Jackson Highway (Ga. 36) toward Jackson, go three miles and turn right on High Falls Road; farm is 0.5 mile on right.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Sleepy Hollow Christmas Tree Farm
628 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 942-6770
Four miles west of Powder Springs on Brownsville Road, left on Burnt Hickory, right on Sleepy Hollow.
Hours: 10 a.m.-dark daily.

Smith's Choose and Cut
230 Davis Rd., Fayetteville, GA 30215, 770-487-7474
GA Hwy. 54 west from the Courthouse in Fayetteville for 3 and 7/10 miles to Huiet Road. Turn left and go 1 and 7/10 miles to Davis Road. Turn right and go 6/10 mile to 230 Davis Road.
Hours: 10 AM till dark
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress
Features: Saws provided

Sperin Christmas Tree Farm
6694 Yellow Creek Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 893-2285
Ga. 400 north to Ga. 369 west to Yellow Creek Road; turn right for five miles to farm.
Hours: 10 a.m.-dark daily

Spirit of Christmas Tree Farm
8070 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268
(770) 463-3818
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.
Hours: 10 a.m.-dark Saturdays-Sundays

Spring Brook Farm
1520 Mandeville Rd, Bremen, GA 30110
(770) 861-5333
I-20 west to south on Ga. 27; left on Mandeville Road (County Road 240); farm is on the left.
Hours: 9 a.m.- dark Saturdays and Sundays

The Old Barn Christmas Tree Farm
24 Slaughter Road, Sunny Side, GA 30284
(770) 897-0163
Please see website for directions and map to the farm
Hours: Open from Thanksgiving Day until December 24th.
Mon-Fri: 12:00 p.m. till dark, Sat: 8:00 a.m. till dark, Sun: 1:00 p.m. till dark
Species: Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Red Cedar
Features: Apple cider, tree stands, local handcrafts, and coloring books & crayons, tree shaking, baling & loading, nature trail.

Thompson's Tree Farm
1829 Prospect Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-513-2552
From I-85 - Exit 115, go East toward Lawrenceville...at the 4th traffic light take left onto Old Peachtree Rd. next paved road to right-Prospect Rd-take right-7/10 mile on left.
Hours: Open Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 PM. Hours: 9:30AM-6:30 PM seven days a week.
Species: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice and Murray Cypress. Fresh cut Fraser Fir.
Features: Hayrides on weekends. Free hot chocolate, hot cider and cookies at our gift shop. Christmas crafts and gifts, bows, wreaths, garland and tree stands. Santa will visit our farm on Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00AM-3:00PM. Methods of payment: cash, check, Visa & MasterCard

Trees of Joy
567 Four Points Rd, Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-5362
I-75 south to Exit 212 (Locust Grove); go left, then right on Ga. 42; left after about seven miles; go straight through flashing light; farm is three miles on right.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-dark Saturdays; 1 p.m.-dark Sundays.

Wee Three Tree Farm
Arnold Road, Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 487-6397
From Peachtree City, take Ga. 54 east, go right on Ebenezer Road, left on Ebenezer Church Road, right on Arnold Road and follow signs.
Hours: 2-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; and by appointment.

Worthington Tree Farm
145 Twin Oaks Dr., Hampton, GA 30228, 770-478-4355
From Atlanta area, I-75 S to exit 71, 5 mi. W on Jonesboro Rd. toward Lovejoy, left on Babbs Mill Rd. & follow signs 1.5 mi. to farm.
Hours: 9:30-5:30 Mon-Sat, 12:30-5:30 Sun
Choose & Harvest: Leyland Cypress, White Pine, Virginia Pine, Eastern Red Cedar
Pre-Harvested: Fraser Fir, Noble Fir
Features: Hay rides (weekends), gift shop, beautiful farm, rural setting, tree wrapping, saws provided

Young Road Christmas Tree Farm
139 Young Rd SW, Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-9780
I-75 north to Main Street/Cartersville exit; go right on Bartow Street; left on Cherokee Street; at Mission Road Elementary, turn right; left on Young Road; farm is on the left.
Hours: 9am - dark; daily

Yule Forest Highway 155
13 Reagan Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-954-9356
From Atlanta take 75 south exit Stockbridge Hwy 138 exit, turn left travel east on Hwy 138- 8 miles to Hwy 155 Turn right 3 miles on the right 3563N Hwy 155
Hours: 10:00 am Dark
Species: Scotch and White Pine, Va. Pine, Leyland cypress, Red cedars, white Pine, Caroline Sapphire, Himalayas cedar and Fraser Firs.
Features: Farm Tours for groups M-F mornings only. Snowflocked Trees All colors, Wreaths, Stands and Hot Apple Cider. Pumpkins Available in Oct.
Landscape nursery trees and ornamentals available.

Yule Forest Millers Mill Road
1220 Miller's Mill Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-957-3165
Hours: Open 10 AM until dark, Thanksgiving until Christmas.
From Atlanta: I 75 South to Highway 138 exit, turn left follow 138 through Stockbridge, over the over pass, to one-half mile past the Highway 42 turnoff to Miller's mill Road at the BP station. We are two miles down Miller's mill Road on the right.
Species: Leyland Cypress, White Pine, Red Cedar, Deodara Cedar, Carolina Sapphire and Fraser Fir.
Features: Hayrides, airplane toy drops (weekends). Click on," Yule Forest Miller's Mill Road" for Web site.