Want a live Christmas tree? Here’s where you can buy one in the Columbus, Phenix City area

It’s almost Christmas, which means it’s the time to set up the Christmas tree and decorate it with lights and ornaments to ring in the holidays.

Those who wish to have that authentic Christmas tree aroma fill the house have plenty of options to pick from around Columbus to get their fix.

Here’s a list of places to buy a fresh, real tree in the area, with some in the city and others a quick drive away.

Did we miss any? Email jmixon@ledger-enquirer.com to get a business added to the list.

Columbus

Kimi Farms

• Address: 2300 Whittlesey Road
• Phone: 706-571-9900
• Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays

• Trees: Fraser firs

• Notable: Delivery available.

Dave’s Christmas Tree Farm

• Address: 6741 Veterans Parkway
• Phone: 706-596-1500
• Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
• Notable: Delivery and set-up available.
  
  

Gentian Christmas Trees

• Address: 3853 Gentian Blvd.
• Phone: 910-650-1813
• Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; 2-9 p.m. Sundays
• Trees: Fraser firs
• Notable: Christmas worship and barbecue plates on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5.

The Sandlot

• Address: 7667 Beaver Run Road
• Phone: 706-563-3300
• Christmas season hours: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-9 p.m. Sundays
• Trees: Fraser firs.

Knights of Columbus

• Address: 314 13^th St., a parking lot owned by Holy Family Catholic Church at the intersection with Veterans Parkway.
• Phone: 706-332-4333
• Hours: 4-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
• Trees: Fraser firs
• Price range: $65-$190

• Notable: All profits go to local charities. Stands and wreaths also available.

Phenix City

Lakewood Baptist Church

• Address: 4011 Lakewood Drive
• Phone: 334-298-6433
• Hours: noon-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 12:30-8 p.m. Sundays
• Notable: Proceeds go to mission trips planned for summer 2022.

John’s Lawn and Garden Center

• Address: 2403 Crawford Road
• Phone: 334-297-8195
• Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays
• Price: Any size $50.

Other cities

December Place Farm

• Address: 6171 Old West Point Road, LaGrange
• Phone: 706-882-0214
• Hours: 4-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 2-6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; 1-6 p.m. Sundays
• Trees: Fraser firs, Leyland cypress and Carolina sapphire
• Price: $35 for all firs, most others are $8 per foot.

Mims Christmas Tree Lot

• Address: 2100 East University Drive, Auburn, at the Auburn Mall
• Phone: 334-750-5359
• Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.CST Mondays-Sundays
• Trees: Fraser firs
• Notable: Trees up to 15 feet and live wreaths available.

Watson’s Christmas Tree Farm

• Address: 1890 Georgia Highway 26 West, Ellaville.
• Phone: 229-942-3859
• Hours: 1-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; 1-6 p.m. Sundays
• Trees: Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice.
• Notable: Tours and group outings welcome. Wagon rides and Santa’s Christmas Store also available.

This story was originally published November 30, 2021 at 2:41 PM.

Joshua Mixon

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Joshua Mixon covers business and local development. He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and owner of the coolest dog, Finn. You can follow him on Twitter @JoshDMixon.