Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Buy Christmas Trees Near Burke

It's time to decorate for the holidays. Here are some places and the best times to buy Christmas trees around Burke.

BURKE, VA—As Thanksgiving has passed, you've probably noticed some Christmas trees strapped to the top of cars. There's nothing quite like picking out a Christmas tree to fill your home with the scent of fresh pine needles.

Buying a tree is better sooner than later. The busiest time for Christmas tree sales is typically the second weekend in December (Dec. 9-10 this year), according to data compiled by Square. Another busy time comes in the middle of the month. If you're looking for a less hectic time, weekdays, particularly Mondays, are the best times to stop by. On top of that, analysis shows buying a tree as soon as possible is ideal while supply is higher.

As for the lifespan of the tree, it all depends on keeping it in good condition. The National Christmas Tree Association offers some tips on selecting a tree and caring for it to keep it fresh through Christmas Day.

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Near Burke, there are a number of places to get a Christmas tree. Here's a list of Christmas tree farms or lots in the area:

Lots

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre

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When: Store hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 9401 Burke Road Burke, VA 22015

Get your Christmas trees along with wreaths, poinsettias and other decorations.

Knights of Columbus 8600

When: Through Dec. 22, weekdays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: St. Mary's Church parking lot at 5612 Ox Road Fairfax Station, VA 22039

All proceeds go to charities supported by the Knights of Columbus.

Holy Spirit School PTO

When: Through Dec. 16, Monday-Friday, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. weekends 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: W, 8800 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

Help the school reach a goal of selling 500 Christmas Trees.

Christmas Tree Lot At Home Depot

When: Store hours 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday

Where: 6691 Frontier Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

Meadow Farms

When: Store hours weekdays 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 4808 Backlick Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

The garden center offers freshly-cut trees and decorations to pair with it in the greenhouse.

Note: Burke Lions Club will not hold a Christmas tree sale this year.)

Farms

Whitehall Farms

When: Nov. 24-Dec. 24, Hours Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 12523 Popes Head Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

Trees are brought in from a family farm in North Carolina. The farm will offer hay ride farm tours, apple cider, and hot chocolate during tree sales, weather permitting.

Cox Farms

When: Nov. 24-Dec. 23, Weekdays, 11 a.m.- 8p.m., weekends 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120

Pick out a Christmas tree while enjoying hot cider and hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows and other fun at the farm.

Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm

When: First three weekends in December, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekdays by appointment (call 571-241-2829 or 703-929-4749)

Where: 40824 Red Hill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

Choose a Christmas tree to be cut on site at this farm.

Daystar Farm

Where: 41374 Reservoir Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175

While choosing a tree, families can search for the farm's Candy Cane Tree Molly the donkey roaming the trees. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate and warm up by the fire.

Do you know of other local stands held in the community? Send an email to burke@patch.com or let us know in the comments below.

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