Lanett · Alabama
Gilbert Christmas Tree Farm
A 227-acre family farm on the Georgia line, with Leyland and Murray cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Virginia pine sold by the foot or by the field, trees the farm will cut for you, Fraser firs kept in water, and the Tree Toppers gift shop with wreaths, ornaments and bows.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Trees sold by the foot or by the field
- Leyland $8–$15 a foot
Leyland cypress $8.00 to $15.00 per foot, worded by the farm “for trees above 12 ft”; Carolina Sapphire $12 per foot; Virginia pine $45, $55, $65, $75 or $85 depending on the field; Fraser fir $108 to $325.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 21, at 9am Eastern Time, with a projected close of Sunday, December 13, at 6pm. Friday 1pm–6pm, Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm; open 9am–6pm on Black Friday, November 27.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Gilbert grows Murray and Leyland cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Virginia pine and Green Giant arborvitae. The farm says Murray and Leyland cypress together are its number one seller, followed by Virginia pine, then Carolina Sapphire and Green Giant. Trees are sold by the foot, except Virginia pine, which is priced by the field, and you can cut your tree or the farm will cut it for you.
Fraser firs are cut in North Carolina and brought to the farm two days before opening. The farm says its prices are the same as last year and that it is doing its part to keep real trees affordable. It does not describe tagging, saws or carts, so ask when you arrive.
Published varieties
- Leyland cypress
- Murray cypress
- Carolina Sapphire
- Virginia pine
- Green Giant arborvitae
- Fraser fir
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Fraser fir
- Upward branches and good needle retention; firmer branches can suit heavier ornaments.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm does not state accepted payment methods in its text; ask before you go.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Leyland cypress | $8.00 to $15.00 per foot The farm writes “for trees above 12 ft”; Leyland stands from 4 to 22 feet tall. Ask which price applies to the tree you choose. |
| Murray cypress | Not published Sold alongside Leyland; the farm gives no separate Murray price. |
| Carolina Sapphire | $12 per foot Trees from 4 to 12 feet. |
| Virginia pine | $45, $55, $65, $75 or $85 The price depends on the field; trees from 4 to 10 feet. |
| Fraser fir, pre-cut | $108 to $325 Trees from 7 to 12 feet, brought in from North Carolina and kept in water. |
| Green Giant arborvitae | Not published Listed among the trees grown; no price or height published. |
| Wreaths, ornaments and bows | Not published Sold in the Tree Toppers gift shop. |
| Cutting your tree for you | No fee stated The farm says you can cut your tree or the farm will cut it. |
Choose-and-cut trees and prices
Gilbert’s trees are sold by the foot: Leyland cypress at $8.00 to $15.00 per foot, which the farm words “for trees above 12 ft”, and Carolina Sapphire at $12 per foot. Virginia pines sell for $45, $55, $65, $75 or $85 depending on the field. The farm has Leyland from 4 to 22 feet tall, Carolina Sapphire from 4 to 12 feet and Virginia pine from 4 to 10 feet. You can cut your tree or the farm will cut it for you.
The farm does not say which Leyland price applies at which height, publishes no separate price for Murray cypress or Green Giant, and does not describe tagging, saws or carts, so confirm the price of the tree you choose before it is cut.
| Tree | Price | Heights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland cypress | $8.00 to $15.00 per foot | 4 to 22 feet | The farm writes “for trees above 12 ft” |
| Murray cypress | Not published | Not published | Sold with Leyland; no separate price |
| Carolina Sapphire | $12 per foot | 4 to 12 feet | A cultivar of Arizona cypress |
| Virginia pine | $45, $55, $65, $75 or $85 | 4 to 10 feet | Price depends on the field |
| Green Giant arborvitae | Not published | Not published | Listed among the trees the farm grows |
The trees, as the farm describes them
The farm’s tree guide describes each kind it grows. It says Murray cypress needs more frequent watering in a warm home and that Carolina Sapphire dries quickly, so plan to keep either well watered.
| Tree | What the farm says |
|---|---|
| Leyland and Murray cypress | Murray looks much like Leyland, with slightly darker green foliage and somewhat stronger branches; very little aroma; Murray needs more frequent watering in a warm home. Leyland is about 80 percent of the farm’s own tree sales |
| Carolina Sapphire | A cultivar of Arizona cypress with blue to gray-blue foliage and upright branches; the scent is described as citrusy or minty; dries quickly in a warm home |
| Virginia pine | Stout, woody branches that support heavier ornaments; a rich piney fragrance; good needle retention when watered regularly |
| Green Giant arborvitae | A fast-growing evergreen with feathery green foliage; a new variety being added at Southern Christmas tree farms |
| Fraser fir | Blue-green needles with silvery undersides, stiff branches that hold ornaments, a pleasant scent and excellent needle retention |
Fresh-cut Fraser fir kept in water
The farm brings in cut Fraser firs from North Carolina, from Scaly Mountain, and says they are priced from $108 to $325 for trees of 7 to 12 feet. The trees arrive two days before the farm opens and are processed the next day: the base is cut, the low branches are trimmed and the trunk is drilled, and the trees are displayed in water. The storage area is covered and the trees are stored in water, never dry, until you take one home. The farm’s Facebook page says Fraser firs will be there on opening day.
The farm advises keeping a fresh-cut tree watered daily. Fraser fir is pre-cut and separate from the choose-and-cut field.
Dates, hours and Eastern Time
The farm opens Saturday, November 21, at 9am and projects closing on Sunday, December 13, at 6pm. Regular hours are Friday 1pm to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm, and the farm is open 9am to 6pm on Black Friday, November 27. The farm keeps Eastern Time, which is an hour ahead of most of Alabama, so check the clock before you set out.
No Monday through Thursday hours are listed, and the farm does not publish a weather rule or say what happens if trees sell out before the projected closing date.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, Saturday, November 21 | 9am–6pm |
| Fridays | 1pm–6pm |
| Black Friday, November 27 | 9am–6pm |
| Saturdays | 9am–6pm |
| Sundays | 12pm–6pm |
| Projected close, Sunday, December 13 | 6pm |
Tree Toppers gift shop and restrooms
The Tree Toppers gift shop, in the farm’s sales building, offers a wider variety of gift items and beautiful wreaths, ornaments and bows. The building is warm and has two restrooms. The farm publishes no prices or separate shop hours, so ask at the farm.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wreaths | Not published | Tree Toppers gift shop |
| Ornaments and bows | Not published | Tree Toppers gift shop |
| Gift items | Not published | A wider variety than the trees alone |
| Restrooms | Two in the sales building | Part of the gift shop and sales store |
Two entrances and driving directions
The farm covers 227 acres in the country where, as it puts it, the only neighbors are turkey and deer, and it has two entrances. The County Road 296 entrance, at 1230 County Road 296, is a one-lane gravel road built on an old railroad bed, so expect to pull over for oncoming cars; it is 3 miles closer to West Point and the Valley area. The County Road 266 entrance, at 2118 County Road 266, is wider and allows two-way traffic. From either, follow the gravel road to the trees and the signs.
From Lanett, Valley and West Point, go north on the state line road (County Road 212) past the West Point Dam to the farm’s sign and turn left on County Road 296; the gate is four-tenths of a mile on the right. From I-85 exit 79, go north on US 29 about 10 miles; it becomes 3rd Avenue in West Point, then Georgia Stateline Road, then County Road 212, and you turn on 296 at mile marker 5. From LaFayette, Five Points and Roanoke, turn off Highway 431 at Five Points onto County Road 222, then right on County Road 266; the farm is seven-tenths of a mile on the left. From LaGrange, go west on the Roanoke–LaGrange Road, which becomes AL 278 in Alabama, turn left on County Road 266, go about 5 miles across County Road 222 where 266 turns to dirt and continue seven-tenths of a mile to 2118 on the left.
The family and the farm, and how to reach it
Gilbert is a family farm that planted Virginia pines first, added Leyland cypress later, and began bringing in Fraser fir to give customers a wider variety of fresh trees. The farm was established in 1983 and sold its first trees in 1988. The family is a member of the Southern Christmas Tree Association and the Georgia Christmas Tree Association.
For questions, call the farm at 706-585-5306, the cell number it lists. The farm is also on Facebook. The farm’s website loads at the plain http address linked here, which browsers may mark “Not secure”; its secure https address has an expired security certificate, so use the link on this page rather than typing https.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Saturday, November 21; projected close Sunday, December 13
The farm’s directions and hours page says it opens Saturday, November 21, at 9am Eastern Time and projects closing on Sunday, December 13, at 6pm. Hours are Friday 1pm–6pm, Saturday 9am–6pm and Sunday 12pm–6pm, with Black Friday, November 27, open 9am–6pm. The farm keeps Eastern Time, an hour ahead of most of Alabama. It lists no Monday through Thursday hours, and publishes no weather or sell-out rule. The farm’s Facebook page confirms the opening day and Black Friday hours and says Fraser firs will be there on opening day.
| Christmas season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, Saturday, November 21 | 9am–6pm Eastern Time |
| Fridays | 1pm–6pm |
| Black Friday, November 27 | 9am–6pm |
| Saturdays | 9am–6pm |
| Sundays | 12pm–6pm |
| Mondays through Thursdays | Not listed |
| Projected close, Sunday, December 13 | 6pm |
All times are Eastern Time. The farm calls December 13 a projected close date.
Before you go.
- Opens Saturday, November 21, at 9am Eastern Time; projected close Sunday, December 13, at 6pm.
- Friday 1pm–6pm, Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm; Black Friday 9am–6pm.
- Leyland cypress $8.00 to $15.00 per foot (the farm words it “for trees above 12 ft”), Carolina Sapphire $12 per foot, Virginia pine $45 to $85, Fraser fir $108 to $325.
- You can cut your tree or the farm will cut it for you.
- Two gravel-road entrances: County Road 296 is one lane with pull-offs; County Road 266 is wider.
- Call 706-585-5306.
1230 County Road 296, Lanett, AL 36863
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