Which stores in Macon have live Christmas trees available? Here’s where to buy & when

If you haven’t decorated for Christmas yet, you may be waiting on one very important element.

But you might not have to wait too much longer.

If it’s a yearly tradition to have a real Christmas tree in your home for the holidays, here’s when stores will have them available in Macon.

When will stores have live Christmas trees available?

Here’s a list of Macon stores and when real trees will be in for purchase:

Lowe’s

Locations: 6011 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210 and 3190 Macon Tech Dr, Macon, GA 31206

Several Lowe’s stores, including the Lowe’s on Zebulon Road in Macon, already have live Christmas trees available for purchase now. Lowe’s store hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lowe’s will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Home Depot

Home Depot on Presidential Parkway in Macon already has real Christmas trees available.

Locations: 4635 Presidential Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206

Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Home Depot will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Kroger

Kroger stores in Macon are expecting to get live Christmas trees after Thanksgiving.

Locations: 220 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA 31210, 4628 Presidential Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 and 660 North Ave, Macon, GA 31211

Kroger is open on Thanksgiving Day this year, but normal hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

What’s the best time to buy a live Christmas tree?

If you plan to purchase a real tree for the holidays, most experts say you can buy one anywhere from four to six weeks before Christmas.

“With proper care, most real Christmas trees should last five weeks or more,” said Good Housekeeping experts.

You’ll want to check for the following when selecting a real tree that will last you through the holiday:

• Look for a healthy, green tree with the least amount of brown needles.

• Select a tree displayed in a shady location. Avoid picking from a sunny area.

• Run a few branches through your hands. The needles should feel pliable and not fall off.

• Raise the tree a few inches, then drop the trunk into the ground. Very few green needles should fall off (but it’s fine if the tree loses a few brown ones).

Where do you purchase your real Christmas tree? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com.

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.