5 Central Illinois Christmas Tree Farms Where You Can Cut Down You Own Tree

In July 2008, Moore Trees LLC decided to purchase Shoemaker’s Ridge Road Tree Farm and renamed it “Moore Trees”. Moore Tree Farm is a “Choose & Cut” Christmas tree operation and they offer assistance to those who need help cutting down a tree. They have wreaths and fresh greens too, plus a heated gift shop that offers complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies.

Choose and cut Scotch Pine, White Pine, Douglas Fir Concolor and Grand Fir, Norway Spruce. They also offer 7-8 ft fresh precut Fraser fir. Scotch and White Pine up to 14 ft tall are available. They also provide saws, tree shaking ,twine & help to get your tree home. Prairie State Tree Farm was established in 1981 and is a member of the American Tree Farm system and certified with the State of Illinois as Tree Farm #715, practicing sound forest management.

Dave and Keely Hoover moved to the farm in the Spring of 1988. Dave remembered how much he enjoyed his grandfather’s Christmas tree farm as a boy, so they started planting Christmas trees around the dairy barn. When they ran out of room, they started planting trees in the field south of the barn. Now you can harvest your own tree from their farm in Triviolo, which is 4 miles west of Hannah, IL.

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch has 5 acres of choose and cut Christmas trees. They also bring in freshly cut Fraser from North Carolina and Douglas Fir, Scotch and White Pine from Indiana. They have saws, a tree shaker and baler for your convenience. Take a Reindeer tour and get up close and friendly with Klondike, Flurry, Mistletoe and the other Reindeer. Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch has been in business for over 10 years and now has 16 reindeer, 5 acres of Christmas trees, a barn gift shop and a western style banquet hall hosting groups year ’round and individuals and families in the fall and Christmas time.

Located in Tazewell County in Central Illinois, Talbott’s specializes in Scotch, White and Red Pines, as well as Douglas, Canaan and Concolor Firs. They make their own garland and one-of-a kind wreaths on-site to ensure freshness and quality. Select and cut your own Christmas tree from over 50 acres of pines and firs, or choose a tree from their fresh-cut selection of pines and firs. Come Enjoy Complimentary:Hand saws,Tractor-Drawn Rack Rides,Tree Shaking and Baling & Hot Cider 

In 1947, Talbott’s Christmas Tree Farm began one mile north of Manito when Earl Talbott planted pine trees as a conservation measure on barren, sandy soil owned by his father, Glen. When Earl’s brother, Bob, returned from the Navy, the brothers began to cultivate the trees into Christmas trees with help from their cousin, Lacey Talbott. Being in business for over 60 years, wins Talbotts Trees the award for being the oldest tree farm in our area.