Christmas Tree Shopping: 5 Tree Farms Near Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL — With Thanksgiving behind us, the time is now to get out those Christmas decorations and put up the Christmas tree. For those who want a live tree, there are many options, including dozens of lots all over the city.

For those who want the experience of picking out their tree from the farm there are many Christmas tree farms in and around the Birmingham metro.

Here are five Christmas tree farms worth a visit if you are looking for your perfect tree:

Beavers Christmas Tree Farm; 10093 Bradford Trafford Rd., Trafford: Beavers is open Friday through Monday 9am to dark. Hay rides and food are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Clear Creek Christmas Trees; 1201 Lamon Chapel Rd, .Jasper: Open the day after Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Murphy’s Christmas Tree Farms; 7209 Mill Way, Tuscaloosa: Murphy’s Christmas Tree Farms will open on Nov 30. They will be open Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to dark, Saturday from 10 a.m. to dark and Sunday from 1 p.m. to dark.

Old Baker Farm; 184 Furrow Lane, Harpersville: Old Baker Tree Farm is open the day after Thanksgiving through Dec 24. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to dark.

Pine Hill Farms; 538 Pinehill Circle, Birmingham: Open most days from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. While you are there, take a tour of the farm or watch a live blacksmith. Pine Hill Farms is also pet friendly.