Okatie · South Carolina
A & A Christmas Trees
A family-owned choose-and-cut farm in Okatie with Leyland and Murray cypress and white pine to cut yourself, saws and carts provided, pre-cut Fraser fir shipped in from the North Carolina mountains, and wreaths and garland, open daily from the day after Thanksgiving.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Choose-and-cut trees, pre-cut Fraser fir and wreaths
- Not published
Tree prices are not published; confirm at the farm.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27. Daily 10am–5:30pm; arrive by 4:30pm to choose a tree. The farm’s page gives no closing date and does not say which season it is written for, so confirm before you drive.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
A & A grows Leyland and Murray cypress and white pine for choose-and-cut. The farm describes the cypress as having little scent and small needles, with heavier ornaments set deeper in the tree and little needed beyond lights. It describes white pine as a real Lowcountry Christmas tree with a soft pine scent, sturdy branches, long needles and natural spacing.
Pre-cut Fraser fir is shipped in from a farm in the mountains of North Carolina and kept in fresh water, including the trees that are not on display. For cutting your own, the farm provides saws and carts, then shakes out loose needles, bales the tree and ties it to your roof with twine or loads it into your truck. It does not publish tree heights or whether handling has a charge, so ask when you choose.
Published varieties
- Leyland Cypress
- Murray Cypress
- White Pine
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
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.
- White pine
- Long, soft needles and flexible branches; choose lighter decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm’s site does not state payment methods; a state agriculture directory entry lists cash and credit cards.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Choose-and-cut Leyland and Murray cypress and white pine | Not published Tree heights and tag prices are not published. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir | Not published Fraser sizes are not published. |
| Shaking, baling and tying to your roof or loading into a truck | Not published The farm describes the service but does not say whether it carries a charge. |
| Wreaths (18 in.–46 in.), swags, garland and mailbox toppers | Not published Sizes are listed; prices are not published. |
| Photo-shoot site fee | Not published The farm gives site fees and waivers on inquiry. |
Choose-and-cut cypress and white pine
At A & A you hunt through the field for a Leyland or Murray cypress or a white pine and cut it yourself. The farm provides saws and carts. After you find your tree, staff shake out loose needles, bale it, and either tie it to your roof with the farm’s twine or load it into the back of your truck.
Tree prices are not published; confirm at the farm before you cut. The farm also does not say whether shaking, baling and loading carry a charge, or whether staff will cut a tree for you.
| Item | What the farm says |
|---|---|
| Leyland and Murray cypress | Choose-and-cut; little scent and small needles; heavier ornaments go deeper in the tree |
| White pine | Choose-and-cut; soft pine scent, sturdy branches, long needles and natural spacing |
| Fraser fir | Pre-cut, shipped in from the North Carolina mountains |
| Saws and carts | Provided by the farm |
| Shaking, baling, tying on or loading | Done by the farm after you choose; any charge is not stated |
Pre-cut Fraser fir
The farm sells pre-cut Fraser fir shipped in from a farm in the mountains of North Carolina. It gets the trees into water quickly, and even the trees that are not on display are stored in fresh water.
The farm does not publish Fraser sizes. These are shipped-in trees, separate from the cypress and pine grown on the farm.
Choosing a size, cutting and caring for the tree
The farm says every tree is measured to be just above the height marked on its tag. It suggests adding a few inches for the stand and choosing a tree at least a half foot shorter than your ceiling.
To cut, get as close to the ground as you can; most stands need 6 to 8 inches of trunk. Have someone pull lightly on the opposite side so the saw does not bind.
Get the tree into water within an hour of cutting, or recut about a quarter inch off the bottom. Check the water daily, and twice a day during the first week.
Wreaths, garland and decorations
The farm carries wreaths made from Fraser fir branches in sizes from 18 inches to 46 inches. They are decorated with pine cones and ribbons, plain, or in unique designs decorated by Dianne and Anne. Garland, swags and mailbox toppers are also listed, described as a centerpiece, something different for your door, or garland to string around a fireplace.
Keep a wreath out of direct sun and heat and mist it lightly with water.
Opening day, hours and the last arrival time
The farm says it opens the day after Thanksgiving, which is Friday, November 27 this year. Its home page lists every day from Monday to Sunday as 10am to 5:30pm and asks you to arrive by 4:30pm so there is enough time and daylight to select a tree.
A state agriculture directory entry lists the same opening day, an end date of December 19 and daily hours of 10am to 5:30pm, and says to contact the farm for specific dates. The farm’s own page gives no closing date or weather rule and does not say which season it is written for, so confirm before a late-season drive.
| When | What the farm says |
|---|---|
| The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) | Opening day; open from 10am |
| Monday–Sunday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Last arrival to choose a tree | 4:30pm |
| Closing date and weather closures | Not published by the farm; the state directory entry lists December 19 as the end date |
Photo shoots at the farm
For a photo shoot at the farm, contact Anne at 843-304-2168 to ask about site fees and waivers. The fees are not published.
The family and how to reach the farm
A & A describes itself as a family-owned choose-and-cut farm, started more than 40 years ago by Jerry and Dianne Youngblood and now passing to their daughter, Anne, and son-in-law, Daniel.
The farm is at 42 Old Cooler Cir, Okatie, South Carolina 29909, in Beaufort County. For questions, call the farm at 843-304-4485. The farm’s site does not describe parking, restrooms, pets or accessibility.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27); the farm publishes no closing date
The farm’s home page says it opens the day after Thanksgiving, which is Friday, November 27 this year, and lists every day from Monday to Sunday as 10am to 5:30pm. A state agriculture directory entry lists the same opening day and an end date of December 19, and says to contact the farm for specific dates. The farm’s page gives no closing date or weather rule, so confirm with the farm before a late-season drive.
| Christmas season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) | 10am–5:30pm |
| Monday–Sunday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Last arrival to choose a tree | 4:30pm, so there is time and daylight to select a tree |
| Closing date and weather closures | Not published by the farm; a state agriculture directory entry lists an end date of December 19 |
Hours are from the farm’s home page, which does not say which season it is written for. The December 19 end date is from a state agriculture directory entry.
Before you go.
- Opens the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27; daily 10am–5:30pm; arrive by 4:30pm. The farm posts no closing date; a state agriculture directory entry lists December 19. Confirm before you drive.
- Tree, wreath and garland prices are not published; confirm at the farm.
- Choose-and-cut Leyland and Murray cypress and white pine; saws and carts provided.
- Staff shake, bale and tie the tree to your roof or load it into a truck; any charge is not stated.
- Pre-cut Fraser fir is shipped in from the North Carolina mountains.
- Wreaths from 18 to 46 inches, plus garland, swags and mailbox toppers.
- For photo shoots, contact the farm about site fees and waivers.
42 Old Cooler Cir, Okatie, SC 29909
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