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Alabama Christmas tree farm locations and hours for 2025

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November 12, 2025

Alabama Christmas tree farm locations and hours for 2025

Alabama has an abundance of Christmas tree farms, but the landscape has changed a lot over the past decade. While some longtime tree farms have closed, several new farms have sprouted up from one end of the state to the other.

The Advertiser has combed through listings from the Southern Christmas Tree Association, Alabama Farmers Federation and social media to find a comprehensive list of Alabama tree farms that are active for the 2025 season.

Most, if not all, of these listings are choose-and-cut sites where owners tag a tree and then cut it down by hand. Most sites provide handsaws for this. Many sites also offer a variety of pre-cut trees that don’t grow in Alabama.

Season opening dates vary, but most farms will start serving guests somewhere between the weekend before Thanksgiving and the weekend after.

We’re starting it off our list with the tree farms that are closest to Montgomery:

Evergreen Acres

Where: 563 Dozier Road, Wetumpka
When: Opening day is Nov. 15. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
Info: These are fresh, farm-grown trees. You choose and you cut. No precuts are available. Pay by cash or check only.
Contact: 334-850-7207
Online: facebook.com/evergreenacresllc

Johnson Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 3750 County Road 306, Selma
When: Opens Nov. 22, and runs through Dec. 14 — Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sundays from 1-4:30 p.m.
Info: Will be open for precut Fraser Fir sales and gift shop on Nov. 22-23. Nov. 28-Dec. 14 is the fully open dates for all trees.
Contact: 334-872-2004
Online: facebook.com/JohnsonChristmasTreeFarm

Stephens Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 416 County Road 15 South, Selma. (The farm is actually in Autauga County, halfway between Selma and Autaugaville in the Mullberry Community.)
When: Opens the week of Thanksgiving, from 8 a.m. until dark.
Info: Choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm, featuring Leyland Cyprus and Blue Pyramid trees.
Contact: 334-875-3586
Online: facebook.com/StephensChristmasTree

The Straw Farm

Where: 300 Pike Road, Pike Road
When: Pre-order of hand-selected Fraser Firs available now, with pickup beginning on Nov. 21.
Info: Only have No. 1 grade trees available, generally free of defects, nearly perfect shape, and complete fullness in the branches.
Contact 334-403-5668
Online: https://straw.farm

Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 3251 Dexter Road, Wetumpka (Located in Central Elmore County, just 7 miles north of Wetumpka.)
When: Opening day is Nov. 22. They’re open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and will reopen Nov. 28.
Info: This is a choose-and-cut farm, meaning customers select their special tree from the thousands of beautiful Christmas Trees available — Leyland Cyprus, Murray Cyprus, Arizona Cyprus, Eastern Redcedar, and Virginia Pine. They also offer pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. They’ve been planting trees since 1976.
Contact: 334-399-1547
Online: wadsworthchristmastrees.com

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Back to Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 549 Mill Road, Madison
When: Tentatively scheduled for Nov. 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Info: This is a choose-and-cut tree farm.
Contact: 256-572-3836
Online: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058734404437

Beavers Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 10093 Bradford Trafford Road, Trafford
When: Open on Nov. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and Dec. 6, 7 and 13.
Info: Choose-and-cut trees include Virginia Pines, White Pines, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Leyland Cypress and container grown living Christmas trees.
Contact: 205-527-1192
Online: beaverschristmastreefarm.com

Clear Creek Christmas Tree Farm

Cole’s Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 2741 County Road 27, Woodland
When: The farm will open Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 noon-5 p.m., Thanksgiving Day (noon-5 p.m.), Black Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and every Friday (noon-5 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday (noon-5 p.m.) until Christmas.
Info: It’s a choose and cut farm with several different types of trees — Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphires, and Virginia Pines. They also offer fresh cut Fraser Fir trees that are grown in North Carolina.
Contact: 334-332-3574
Online: coleschristmastreefarm.weebly.com/

Crimson Creek CHRISTmas Tree Farm

Fish River Christmas Trees

Where: 13982 Woodhaven Dairy Road East, Summerdale
When: Opens Nov. 22. Will be open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Closed on Thanksgiving.
Info: They offer 7 varieties of trees to choose and cut: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Clemson Greenspire, and Portuguese Cypress. They also offer potted Christmas Trees. Pre-cut Fraser and Noble Firs available. Flocked trees available. Kids can visit with Santa at the farm. There’s a manger scene, tree train rides, camel and pony rides, and you can even stay there in a rental cabin.
Contact: 251-988-8114
Online: fishrivertrees.com

Frazier Farms

Where: 615 Frazier Road, Albertville
When: Opens on Nov. 28. Tree farm open Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. They have a free Dancing Christmas Light Show Monday–Thursday, 5–10 p.m. | Friday–Sunday: 5–11 p.m.
Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Arizona Cypress, White Pine, Murray Cypress, Leyland Cypress and Green Giants.
Contact: 256-293-6062
Online: frazierchristmastreefarm.com/

Gilbert Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 1230 County Road 296, Lanett
When: Opening day is Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Info: They’ve been in business since 1987. The farm offers Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Virginia Pine Christmas trees, and also sells cut Fraiser Fir trees.
Contact: 706-586-5306
Online: giltree.com

Heritage Corner Farm

Where: 687 Kinnard Mill Road, Hazel Green
When: Opens Nov. 24. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Info: Choose and cut trees 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Fraser Fir Christmas trees grown in North Carolina available 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, and Sundays 1-7:30 p.m.
Contact: 256-804-5855
Online: christmasatthecorner.com

Moody Farms

Where: 1489 Valley Road, Oneonta
When: Farm opens Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Nov. 23 from 1-4:30 p.m. Reopens Nov. 28 for big opening weekend.
Info: They grow primarily Murray X (similar to Leyland Cyprus), Carolina Sapphire, Virginia Pine and White Pine. They also offer pre-cut Fraser Firs.
Contact: 256-302-2654
Online: moodyfamilyfarms.com

Neely Farms Christmas Trees

Where: 275 Dakota Road, Thorsby
When: Opens Nov. 28. Hours will be Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 p.m.
info: The farm’s choose and cut trees are Virginia Pines and Leyland Cypress. Depending on availability, they offer fresh-cut firs. All trees for sell will have a price tag.
Contact: 334-389-1831
Online: neelyfarmschristmastrees.com

Pinetucky Farm

Where: 3650 Radiant City Road, Nauvoo
When: Opening day is Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.
Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Murray Cypress and Carolina Sapphire trees.
Contact: 601-573-4316
Online: https://www.facebook.com/pinetuckyfarm

Porter Pines

Where: 3240 County Road 55, Clanton
When: Opening day Nov. 22. Open through Dec. 14. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Info: Virginia Pines and a large variety of Cypress.
Children’s activities: Nov. 22, 28, 29 and Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes visit with Santa, art keepsake, reindeer barrel train ride, bouncy house, marshmallow roasting and hayride through the tree farm. Food trucks will be on site. Children’s wristbands $15. Adult admission free.
Contact: 205-294-5713
Online: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086180762376

Risner Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 6640D Prine Road, Citronelle
When: Opens on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27
Info: A choose-and-cut farm with Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress.
Contact: 251-680-3658
Online: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076063067511

Shell’s Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 286 Shell Farm Road, Tuscumbia
When: Tree cutting starts Nov. 22. Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m., and weekdays starting Nov. 24 from 3-5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Open through Dec. 15.
Info: Farm-grown choose and cut trees are Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress, and Carolina Sapphire. Also offer Northern grown pre-cut trees — Frazier Firs, Douglas Firs, and Black Hill Spruce.
Contact: 256-383-4207
Online: facebook.com/shellschristmastree.farm

Sokoll Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 400 Co. Road 273, Florence
When: Opens Nov. 22. Weekend hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and weekdays from noon to 4 p.m.
Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, White Pine and Eastern Red Cedar trees.
Contact: 256-710-7168
Online: sokollchristmastreefarm.com

Springfield Christmas Tree Farm

Southern Hollow Tree Farm

Where: 16203 Old Ganey Road, Bay Minette
When: Tree sales begin Nov. 15. Open weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays from 1-5 p.m.
Info: Choose-and-cut tree farm. “Holly Jolly Christmas Day” will be Nov. 29. Open all day, but festivities will be from 9 a.m. until noon with hot chocolate, popcorn and playtime fun for the kids.
Contact: 251-753-4180
Online: facebook.com/southernhollowtrees

Spring Creek Farm

Were: 4505 US-29, Troy
When: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Info: They offer Murray Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire and Silver Smoke. Trees were first planted in 2021, and the family-owned farm opened in 2024. Customers can cut their own Christmas trees. The farm provides hand saws and guidance.
Contact: 334-465-2960
Online: springcreekfarmchristmastrees.com

The Littlest Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 2521 Ausley Bend Drive, Hartselle
When: Opening day is Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday by appointment only.
Info: Choose and cut Virginia Pine.
Contact: 256-466-5473
Online: littlestchristmastreefarm.com

Trim-A-Tree Farm

Wedowee Creek Tree Farm

Wilderwood Christmas Tree Farm

Where: 12611 Coyote Trail, Ralph
When: Opening weekend Nov. 28, 29 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 30 1-5 p.m. Other weekends: Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. while supplies last.
Info: Choose and cut trees include Leyland Cypress. Pre-cut Fraser Firs available.
Contact: 205-349-9476
Online: wilderwoodfarm.com

Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com. To support his work please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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Right Solution, Wrong Method For Alabama Baseball This Season: Just a Minute

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April 21, 2026

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Right Solution, Wrong Method For Alabama Baseball This Season: Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s “Just a Minute,” a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI’s beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Watch the above video as BamaCentral baseball beat reporter Theodore Fernandez reflects on the first two months of Alabama baseball’s season and explains why the team has left much to be desired despite success on the field.

At face value, this has been a successful campaign for Alabama baseball. Entering the final four weeks of the regular season, a Crimson Tide team that was projected to finish No. 13 in the SEC is 9-9 in conference play, and just one game out of fourth place. The first sweep of Auburn in more than a decade, the Frisco Classic title, and a road series win over Oklahoma are big-time results that speak to the potential Alabama clearly possesses.

But it continues to appear increasingly likely that this team may not realize that potential.

There are issues up and down the roster. The bulk of the attention has been on Justin Lebron’s struggles. His career-high in errors and underwhelming offensive numbers have led to his draft stock beginning to fall, and it led to him even being experimentally moved out of the two-hole for a game against Arkansas.

Players like Luke Vaughn and Jason Torres have struggled, and there is still a significant amount of regular roster experimentation occurring on a week-to-week basis. Will Plattner, Justin Osterhouse, Chase Kroberger, Andrew Purdy and Peyton Steele are all among the players who have started games over the past two weekends and still appear to have undefined roles.

The biggest question remains the bullpen, as it is nearly impossible to predict what it will provide on any given day. There was a two-weekend stretch where it gave up just five earned runs over 22.1 combined innings against Auburn and Oklahoma, willing Alabama to wins in games where the bats did not show up. Then there have been the lows: implosions against Arkansas and Texas that cast serious doubt on the unit’s ability to show up in big moments.

In all of those areas where the team has struggled, there is hope of a turnaround. There are the bullpen’s aforementioned elite stretches. There are the web-gem plays in short by Lebron, that will leave him with one of the most impressive defensive highlight reels of any player in the nation. There’s Torres responding to a 1-for-12 weekend against the Razorbacks with a two-hit game where he drove in one of Alabama’s two runs to avoid a sweep against Texas last Sunday.

In a sport defined by randomness, where the thinnest of margins can mean the difference between going home in a regional or making a run to Omaha, we simply have no way of knowing where Alabama will land.

Would we really expect it any other way?

That’s baseball.

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Alabama juvenile is charged with murder of missing 10-year-old girl found dead at a home

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April 20, 2026

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Alabama juvenile is charged with murder of missing 10-year-old girl found dead at a home

A “joyful” 10-year-old Alabama girl was found dead soon after being reported missing — with another juvenile charged with her murder.

Katheryn Bigbee, 10, was reported missing just before 11 p.m. Friday, when police were called to an undisclosed address in Calhoun County, AL.com reported.

“Officers responded immediately to the residence,” Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson said in a statement. “They tragically discovered a deceased juvenile inside the home.”

Katheryn Bigbee, 10, was found dead in an Alabama home on Friday night, with another juvenile soon arrested. Piedmont Elementary School

It remains unclear where the house was, or whether it was the young girl’s family home — but another juvenile was soon taken into custody and hit with murder charges.

Their identity and connection to Bigbee have not been disclosed due to their age.

Bigbee’s cause of death also remains unclear, with police saying the investigation was still ongoing.

“Our family has been torn to pieces, and we have lost the most amazing, sweetest little girl,” relative Blake Trammel wrote on Facebook.

“She was a light in any room she walked into. I cannot express the pain, guilt, and emptiness that has come from all of this. We don’t have answers, only more questions,” he added.

The girl’s school also recalled her as a beloved member of its community.

“Our entire Piedmont Elementary School family is grieving as we remember a sweet little girl who brought smiles, kindness, and a bright light to our halls each day,” the school said in a statement.

“Katheryn had a joyful, spunky personality that made her truly special,” the school said. “She was an enthusiastic reader and will be remembered for the happiness she shared so freely.”

“She will always be a part of our school family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her classmates, teachers, and all who knew and loved her.”

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Alabama AHSAA softball key dates and top teams approaching the 2026 playoffs

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April 20, 2026

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Alabama’s AHSAA softball playoffs are just around the corner with three of the state’s top teams ranked in the national Top 15.

The No. 5 Orange Beach [AL] Makos, No. 10 Thompson [Alabaster, AL] Warriors, and No. 15 Wetumpka [AL] Indians are all ranked in the most recent edition of the MaxPreps Top 50 with the start of Alabama’s postseason less than two weeks away.

Orange Beach was previously ranked No. 1 before losing to the South Warren [Bowling Green, KY] Spartans last week. Both teams were undefeated going into the contest, and the Barbers Hill [Mt. Belvieu, TX] Eagles took the Makos’ place at the top of the rankings following the loss.

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Key dates for the Alabama AHSAA softball playoffs

DATE	PLAYOFF DEADLINES
5/1-5/26 Advertisement	Area Tournaments
5/11-14/26	Regional Tournaments
5/18-22/26	State Tournaments Advertisement

National Top 50 contenders by classification

Alabama’s three nationally-ranked teams all compete in different classifications.

Class 7A

The Thompson Warriors are 34-1-2, and they compete in the AHSAA’s top-level Class 7A ranks. The team’s only loss is to the No. 15 Wetumpka Indians in a 3-2 setback on April 3.

Class 6A

Wetumpka is 34-5, and as noted above, they are the only team to beat Thompson so far.

Class 4A

Orange Beach is the state’s top-ranked team despite competing at the AHSAA’s Class 4A level. Their loss to South Warren of Kentucky in a 6-1 setback on April 9 ended a 45-game win streak at the time. The Makos had only allowed 25 runs all season prior to the relative outburst by the Spartans.