Here are 16 places to cut, buy a live Christmas tree around Louisville in 2023
Happy Holidays! Here is a list of local Christmas tree farms that offer trees for sale, many of which allow you to cut your own, plus a few locally-owned retailers that sell pre-cut Christmas trees in the Louisville area.
Places where you can cut a Christmas tree near Louisville
Cathole Bend Plantation Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT: Spruce, pine and fir trees to cut. Saws provided. The farm also has wreaths, swags and other greens for purchase, and tree stands.
WHERE: 1243 Cathole Bend Road, Lancaster, in Garrard County, about 100 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, and 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for later dates
MORE INFORMATION: Trees can be shaken, baled, and wrapped. 859-985-7044; kychristmastreefarms.com.
Goebel Farms
WHAT: Goebel Farms has a limited number of trees available for purchase from the field. Farm staff will cut any tree shorter than 7-and-a-half feet that is 5-and-a-half feet wide or wider. All trees will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. It has five varieties of trees: White Pine, Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, and Blue Spruce.
WHERE: Near Darmstadt, Indiana, about 121 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Nov. 24 through Dec. 23: Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION: The farm also sells wreaths pre-made or made-to-order and tree stands. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking. 812-963-3001; goebelfarms.com.
Huber's Orchard & Winery
WHAT: Scotch and white pine, Norway spruce, Douglas fir, and blue spruce. Pre-dug and balled include white pine, Norway spruce and Colorado blue spruce.
WHERE: 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana, about 28 miles from downtown Louisville
WHEN: Daily starting Thanksgiving weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23
MORE INFORMATION: Free wagon rides to the fields. Free shaking. Recommend calling Farm Market at 812-923-9463, option two to confirm availability and details. 812-923-9813. visithubers.com/upick.
Kovalic's Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT: Pre-cut White Pine and Fraser Fir. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Fresh wreaths are available. Mantel and door swags are for sale at the gift shop.
WHERE: 487 Ecton Road, Winchester, about 100 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Opens Thanksgiving weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until trees are gone. Call before you come after Dec. 15.
MORE INFORMATION: Free tree shaking and baling. 859-744-2930. kychristmastreefarms.com.
Nieman Tree Farm
WHAT: Fraser Firs, White Pine, White Fir, and Blue Spruce, 6 to 12 feet and more grown on-site, not shipped in. You can cut your tree or Nieman Tree Farm will cut and load it for you.
WHERE: 5100 Sulphur Lane, Lexington, about 85 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Opens 9 a.m. to dusk Nov. 18-22; 24-26; 4 p.m. to dusk, Nov. 27-30; 9 a.m. to dusk weekends, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17; 4 p.m. to dusk weekdays Dec. 1, 4-8, 11-15.
MORE INFORMATION: Farm does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. 859-552-3532. kychristmastree.com.
Robert's Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT: Scotch Pine, White Pine, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce and Blue Spruce. Free tractor-wagon rides to the fields. Balled living Christmas trees. Cut trees are 4 to 12 feet tall and balled trees are up to 6 feet tall. Homemade wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and grave blankets for sale, Christmas shop, and visit with Santa.
WHERE: 9977 N. County Road 25E, Seymour, Indiana, 52 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Thanksgiving weekend opens 10 a.m. to dusk Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 1-3, 8-10.
MORE INFORMATION: Santa will be at the farm, Nov. 24-26, Dec. 2, 3.812-521-1902; robertstreefarm.com.
Scherle Tree Farm
WHAT: Scotch, Firs and White Pine. You cut with saws and shovels provided. Free tree shaking. Also, pre-cut firs and Scotch pine wreaths and greenery are for sale.
WHERE: 825 N. Crystal Road, Crystal, Indiana, about 61 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Open Thanksgiving weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; also 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 24.
MORE INFORMATION: Free peanuts, homemade cookies and candy canes. 812-482-6486; 812-631-8951. my-indiana-home.com/farm/christmas-trees
Sycamore Valley Tree Farm
WHAT: White Pine, Spruce and Fir. Farm prefers to cut trees. Trees are fresh cut or customers can tag now and cut later. Pre-cut Fraser Fir, White Pine and B&B (live trees, dug, balled and burlap). Only digging small trees this year, nothing taller than 4 feet.
WHERE: 7120 New Harmony Road, Evansville, Indiana, about 120 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Opens Thanksgiving weekend 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; also 3-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 3-5 p.m. Monday through Dec. 24 (closed at noon).
MORE INFORMATION: Fresh pecans (in shell) u-pick and shelled cleaned pecans and firewood. Cash or checks only (not set up for debit cards). 812-431-2130; sycamorevalleytrees.com.
Werkmeister Christmas Trees
WHAT: Fir and Spruce trees. Saws provided. The gift shop will have an assortment of good, refreshments and tree stands will be available for purchase. Free tree shaking and baling.
WHERE: 966 Clarks Lane (Ky. 1442 W), near Shepherdsville, in Bullitt County, about 20 miles from Louisville
WHEN: Thanksgiving weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday and Dec. 2 and 3 (fir tree only); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 17 (spruce trees only).
MORE INFORMATION: Staff photographer available to take photos with props. Five digital images for $25. Find more information kychristmastreefarms.com.
Places where you can buy a pre-cut Christmas Tree in Louisville
Christmas Tree Lane
WHAT: Continuing the 60-plus-year Thompson family tradition, Irvin Book returns to Waterfront Park and Christmas Tree Lane this holiday season with Book's Christmas Trees. Large tree and greenery selections. Also, small trees and garlands.
WHERE: 301 Witherspoon St.
WHEN: Daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. now through Dec. 18; or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: ourwaterfront.org.
Frank Otte Nursery & Garden Center
WHAT: Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths.
WHERE: 2930 Bardstown Road
WHEN: Through Dec. 24 (closing early) or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-454-4000. louisvillegardencenter.net
Garden Gate Market
WHAT: Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, and gift baskets.
WHERE: 4411 Breckenridge Lane
WHEN: Now through Dec. 24 or until the trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-499-5275. gardengatemarket.com
Home Depot
WHAT: Variety of trees and garland
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: Thanksgiving week through Dec. 24 or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: homedepot.com
Lowe's
WHAT: Variety of trees and garland.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: Thanksgiving week through Dec. 24 or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: lowes.com
Paul's Fruit Market
WHAT: Christmas trees, garlands, gift baskets, and boxes.
WHERE: 3922 Chenoweth Square, 502-896-8918; 3704 Taylorsville Road, 502-456-4750; 4946 Brownsboro Road, 502-426-5070; 12119 Shelbyville Road, 502-253-0072.
WHEN: Tree sale begins the week of Thanksgiving
MORE INFORMATION: paulsfruit.com.
Reardon's Fruit Market & Garden Center
WHAT: Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, gift baskets, and boxes.
WHERE: 6462 W. Highway 146
WHEN: Tree sale begins about Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 24, or until sold out.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-241-0129. reardonsmarket.com
Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Where to buy a real Christmas tree around Louisville: places to go
