Austin, TX

Now that Thanksgiving is over many of you will begin preparing for Christmas. Big on the list of “things to do” is finding the perfect Christmas tree. As you know, I’m all about “real” Christmas trees. Don’t give me any of those plastic, ugly trees missing the fresh smell of pine. If you want to be earth-friendly, buy a potted tree and re-plant it after Christmas.

Here is a list of Christmas Tree farms in the area:

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EVERGREEN FARMS CHRISTMAS TREES
242 Monkey Road
Elgin, Texas
512-281-4833
Phone: 512-281-4833

When: November 23 through Christmas Eve
Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. until dark
Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. until dark

TYPES OF TREES:
Virginia pine and Leyland Cypress are grown in the fields. Pre- cut Fraser fir trees from North Carolina are available near the gift shoppe. Check prices here.

Evergreen Farms keeps a campfire burning with free marshmallows, cider and coffee. After you pick your Christmas tree, enjoy pine cone painting, games, a nature trail, farm animals and the gift shoppe.

DIRECTIONS:

From Austin:

East on 290—8 miles past Manor (before you get into Elgin), turn right on County Line Road. There is a Valero Gas Station and Sac n Pac at the corner. Go 2 miles and turn left on Monkey Road. The farm will be 2 miles down Monkey Road

From Bastrop:

95N—Turn left on 290; The first stop light by the Antique Mall, McDonalds turn right on Loop 109. After two blocks the road splits, take a right onto 1704. After two miles turn right onto Monkey Road and the farm will be about 1 miles down Monkey Road.

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ELGIN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
120 Nature’s Way, off Roy Davis Rd.
Elgin, TX
Phone: 512-281-5016
Hours: Day after Thanksgiving through December 22nd
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: noon - 5:30 pm

TYPES OF TREES:
Virginia pines, Loblolly pines, and Leyland Cypress. Pre-cut Frasier firs and potted Leyland Cypress Trees.

Organically grown trees. They claim to have the largest supply of Christmas trees in central Texas. They provide all the tools you’ll need to cut down your tree and they shake, clean and wrap it up to go. The selection of 9-12′ trees is limited so go early if you need a very tall tree. Christmas trees are half price for churches. They have a gift store.

DIRECTIONS:

From Austin

Take HWY 290 East from Austin - Through Elgin - Go approximately 1 mile past HWY 95 (Bastrop HWY) - Turn left on Roy Davis Rd. - Follow Signs

From Round Rock

Take HWY 79 East from Round Rock to HWY 95 South - Take 290 East through Elgin - Go approximately 1 mile past HWY 95 (Bastrop HWY) - Turn left on Roy Davis Rd. - Follow Signs

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LOMA ALTA CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

DIRECTIONS:
About 6 miles east of Bastrop, your first landmark will be Duke’s Country store (a Mobile station) on the right side of the highway. Approximately a block and a half past Dukes on your left, you will see their sign on the corner of the Hwy 71 and Alum Creek Road.

TYPES OF TREES:
Virginia pine and Loblolly pine. Potted Virginia pine and Leyland Cypress.

Located in the beautiful Lost Pines region in Bastrop County, this farm is approximately 35 to 40 miles SE of Austin just off highway 71. Turn left on Alum Creek Road, and proceed 1 mile to the Loma Alta gate on your left. There are ducks and geese to feed, pinecones to collect, a picnic area to enjoy and you can even purchase wreaths made fresh daily. Trees are $4.75 per foot up to 12 feet. The cost above 12 feet is $5 per each additional foot. Trees are shaken, cleaned and for $1 baled.

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VOGELS TANNENBAUM FARM
2120 ss Hwy 46

Tannebaum West Location
New Braunfels Tx 78130
EMAIL - steve-vogel@sbcglobal.net
Phone - 830-624-2773

From San Antonio/Austin - Take I-35(north from San Antonio, South from Austin) to New Braunfels. From I-35 at New Braunfels take Hwy 46 East (to Seguin). Go 2.6 miles to Clear Springs. We are located 1 mile past Clear Springs on the right hand side of hwy 46.(total mileage from I-35 = 3.6 miles) A large water tower is visible from a distance with the initials CRWA on the side.

Tannebaum East Location
500 Tannenbaum lane
Seguin, Tx 78155
Phone: 830-372-4335

From Austin - Take I-35 South to San Marcos. From I-35 take Hwy 123 exit to Seguin. Turn left at Hwy 90A (Court Street) heading toward Gonzales. Follow the winding road 3 miles to the farm.

TYPES OF TREES:
Elderica Pine, Jerusalem Pine and Leyland Cypress. Also available are imported Fraser Firs from North Carolina(west location only). Other items available include small potted trees for planting, Holiday Delights(light art decoration), and Christmas tree stands.

PRICING:
All Elderica pine, Jerusalem pine, and Leyland Cypress are $6 per foot (up to 13 ft) 14 - 16 ft = $7 per ft & 17ft & up = $150. Prices vary on the imported Fraser Firs, but are generally more expensive due to freight and handling costs. Potted Trees - gallon container pine trees are $5 . Other varieties & sizes are limited and prices vary.

FREE STUFF - For every tree purchased you will receive an Elderica Seedling and Tannenbaum ballpoint pen free of charge. In addition, each child will receive a Christmas Tree coloring book at no cost.

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ABRAMEIT’S TREE FARM
US 183/I-10
Luling, TX (Farm location)
Phone: (512) 898-5570
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm weekends only, beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving and continuing through the second weekend in December.

(Farm in Caldwell Co., Luling, TX.) Tree Farm is located 1/4 mile south of US 183 and I-10 intersection on East side of US 183 - watch for signs. Located 3 miles from Palmetto State Park.

TYPES OF TREES:
Selling Virginia Pines up to 10 feet and pre-cut Frasier firs.

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For a larger list of Christmas Tree Farms, check out the Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association Website.

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