The Best Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farms in South Carolina’s Olde English District
‘Tis the season to find the perfect tree and create new holiday traditions the whole family will enjoy.
Christmas trees are planted and grown across the state, from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. In South
Carolina, you may find a variety of cypress trees, cedar pines — and maybe even Fraser Firs in the more
northern parts of the state.
The South Carolina Christmas Tree Association lists several Christmas tree growers across the state open
to visitors looking for the perfect tree, small or large. Several farms throughout the Olde English District
invite visitors to choose and cut their own. Many patrons come bundled up, hot cocoa in hand, ready to
choose and cut. Turn your tree farm excursion into a weekend-long adventure!
To help you find the perfect Christmas tree, here are several spots to choose and cut your own in the OED.
Caldwell Tree Farm
For the 2024 season, and for the first time ever, Caldwell Tree Farm is offering homegrown
choose-and-cut Leyland Cypress Christmas trees. Caldwell will also have Fraser Firs from North Carolina
available pre-cut. While looking for the perfect tree, you can even grab a free cup of hot cocoa as you
explore the farm for your dream tree. This family farm also offers fresh Christmas wreaths, workshops,
and handmade ornaments.
Caldwell Tree Farm is open Friday and Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during Thanksgiving weekend. After that,
the farm will be open during the week (2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and on Saturdays (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) until they
are sold out. Wreaths are made with materials found on the farm and can be ordered over the phone at
(803) 402-0493.
Caldwell Tree Farm is located at 3227 US Hwy 321 North, Winnsboro, SC 29180.
Lutz Christmas Tree Farm
A visit to Lutz Christmas Tree Farm, a family-owned and operated operation, is a great trip to add to your list of holiday traditions. This nearly 20-year-old family farm offers complimentary hot chocolate to keep warm while you stroll the grounds for the perfect choose-and-cut tree. Leyland Cypress is your choose-and-cut tree choice, while pre-cut Fraser Firs are also available. Lutz Christmas Tree Farm opens on Thanksgiving morning and will remain open throughout Thanksgiving weekend (10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). For the rest of the season, the farm will be open weekdays (3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and weekends (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Lutz Christmas Tree Farm is located at 756 Neelands Rd, Clover, SC 29710.
Moseley Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Located in Lancaster County, Moseley Old Time Christmas Tree Farm is fun for the whole family. Catch a ride on the hayride, then pick between Blue Ice, Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress and Murray Cypress trees. Pre-cut Fraser Firs are also available. Opening day is the day after Thanksgiving, and the farm will be open on Fridays and Saturdays until they are sold out.
Moseley Old Time Christmas Tree Farm is located at 2042 Moseley Private Dr, Lancaster, SC 29720.
Penland Christmas Tree Farm
The tradition of choosing and cutting their own Christmas tree has been in the Penland family since 1966. Now, visiting the farm to pick your tree can be a part of your family tradition. Penland Christmas Tree Farm grows several types of cypress trees, pines and other Christmas tree varieties. Grab a saw and a farm map and explore as many of their nearly 70 acres of trees as it takes to find your favorite tree. Pre-cut Fraser Firs are also available. Enjoy free hayrides and hot chocolate on the weekends. Penland Christmas Tree Farm will open for the 2024 season on November 29th and remain open Monday through Saturday (9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Sundays (1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) until they are sold out.
Penland Christmas Tree Farm is located at 6457 Campbell Rd, York, SC 29745.
BONUS FARM: Cherry Place Farm
Though Cherry Place Farm does not offer choose-and-cut trees, they sell fresh Fraser Fir Christmas trees from North Carolina and freshly made wreaths, starting the day after Thanksgiving. They even offer to trim, bale and load your tree so that you don’t have to do any heavy lifting. Check out their greenhouse and find gifts such as homegrown salsa, strawberry jam and more farm-fresh finds. Visit the farm on Fridays and Saturdays (10 a.m. to dark) or Sundays (1:00 p.m. to dark).
Cherry Place Farm is located at 1950 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730.