Where to cut your own Christmas tree

Local guide to area tree farms.

Date published: 11/23/2009

The following local tree farms are among those noted by the Virginia Department and Agricultural Services.

CAROLINE COUNTY

WILLOW OAKS FARM

CHRISTMAS TREES AND DAYLILIES

Bruce and Marie McGee 14412 Farmer Dr., Woodford, VA 22580

804.633.6192

E-mail: jbmcgee225@verizon.net

Directions: From Richmond, I-95 north to exit 104, east on Route 207 approximately 11 miles. Turn left into Bowling Green. At light, turn left on Route 2 (Fredericksburg Turnpike). Go 1 mile to Route 631 (Farmer Drive) and turn left. Farm is 4/10 mile on left. From Fredericksburg, I-95 south to exit 126 (Spotsylvania). Go to light and turn right. At third light, turn left on Route 17 east. Go 6 miles to Route 2 (Fredericksburg Turnpike), turn right and go 12 miles to Route 631 (Farmer Drive) on right. Go 1 mile to farm on right.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Friday after Thanksgiving until December 22.

Products: Choose-and-cut white and Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Leyland cypress, Colorado blue spruce and red cedar. Fresh pre-cut Fraser fir. Fresh, live wreaths and roping can be pre-ordered in different sizes. Centerpieces and table toppers available. Wholesale trees available. Services: Bow saws and shaker available, free tree baling and assistance with loading and tying trees. We offer hot cider, candy canes, coffee and cookies from Ms. Marie’s kitchen. The Christmas Shop has handmade items, bows, glass ornaments, tree decorations and many other special items for that one-stop shopping. Daylily gift certificates are available. We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.

Prices: White and Scotch pine, $35; cypress, $40; Douglas fir and pre-cut Fraser fir based on size. Wreaths, garland and other items priced as marked.

CULPEPER AR TREE FARM

Al and Rose Costanzo

18181 Edwards Shop Rd. (Route 620)

Elkwood, VA 22718-2428

540.399.1601

E-mail: artrees@wildblue.net

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Date published: 11/23/2009