When it comes to the holidays, a Christmas tree is as symbolic as it gets — beautiful, magical, and packed with childlike nostalgia. With the holiday fast approaching, there are still plenty of markets across Charlotte selling trees to help liven up your home this holiday season.

Connell Family Christmas Trees | 3600 Central Ave. | Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 9pm + Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | The family-run business offers fresh-cut premium Fraser firs, wreaths, and holiday decor.

Hillbilly Market | 7800 Fairview Rd. | Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. + Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | This local family-run business also has locations in The Arboretum (800 Providence Rd.) and in Matthews (3612 Matthews-Weddington Rd.).

Simpson's Produce | 939 S Kings Dr. | Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | The farmers market is a great spot to shop for flowers and freshly-grown local produce in the summer season.

Snowflake Village | 12201 S. Tryon St. | Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + Sundays, 12-6 p.m. | Snowflake Village donates a portion of proceeds every year to support local charities.

Spring Water Farms | 16101 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville | Monday-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Shop hand-selected Fraser firs trimmed and kept in water for freshness.

Whitewater Center | 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. | Hours vary by day | Shop the Winter Market of Fraser firs sourced from the slopes of Whitetop Mountain in the Grayson Highlands of Virginia.