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Where to Find a Live Christmas Tree in and Around Peoria

U-Cut and Pre-Cut Christmas Tree Locations

By Julia Briggs, Macaroni KID Peoria November 21, 2023

Please be sure to check out each location's website or social media pages for all information.

Does your family enjoy selecting and cutting down a Christmas tree together?  See our list of local Christmas tree farms below!

Tips if you're planning to cut down the perfect tree this year:

  • Tree-cutting usually starts the day after Thanksgiving and lasts until the available trees are gone.  
  • Dress warmly!  Gloves especially, and good boots -- the fields can be wet and boggy in places.
  • Measure the space where your tree will go and bring a measuring tape with you. Trust the measurements though, and stick with them, so you don't end up having to cram an enormous tree into your house.
  • Make a plan for getting it home.  Bring a sheet to line the inside of your van or SUV, to collect dropped needles, or to put on the roof, to prevent scratches. 
Tree Farms with U-Cut Options

Blanks Evergreen Acres 
Address - 290 Morton St Creve Coeur, IL 61610
Dates/Hours - Opens the day after Thanksgiving. Open Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Details - Come out and pick from a variety of Christmas trees: White Pine, Cannan Fir, and some Concolor Fir


Cinnamon Tree Farm
Address - 17223 W Brimfield Jubilee Rd Brimfield, IL 61517
Dates/Hours - Open for Choose and Cut November 16. Open Monday - Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Closed on Sundays.
Details - There are various tree types and sizes to choose from. Note: The only trees available to cut are ones with a red Christmas tree tag. If it is marked sold, it’s spoken for. They have pre-cut and flocked options as well.  Enjoy their gift shop with so many new items. They have bundles of greens, roping, wreaths, porch pots, pre-cuts, and even Kamaela’s Kreamery ice cream too. Enjoy some hot cocoa and a photo op as well! 


Grady's Tree Farm
Address - 4816 S Stone School Rd Trivoli, IL 61569
Dates/Hours - TBA
Details - Choose + cut tree farm with saws provided. Shaking + baling are available. Gift shop, wreaths, and more! 


Grohmann's Christmas Tree Farm
Address - 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436
Dates/Hours 
- Opening Sunday November 17th
Details - U-cut Christmas tree farm. Selling Christmas trees, wreaths, grave pillows, and grave blankets.


The Old Dairy Barn
Address - 17424 W McDonald Rd Trivoli, IL 61569
Dates/Hours - Open for Business:  The day after Thanksgiving (8:00 AM) - Christmas Eve
Weekends:  8:00 am - Dark | Weekdays:  9:00 am - Dark (Mondays:  11:00 am - Dark)
Details - Come out and enjoy hot cocoa, cider, or coffee while you cut down your own tree this year. They have a ton of tree varieties with pre-cut options. 


Pine Grove Tree Farm
Address - 15908 N Krause Rd Chillicothe, IL 61523
Dates/Hours - The day after Thanksgiving, the farm will be open Friday-Sunday, 9 to 5.  
Details 
- U-Cut trees: Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine. Pre-Cut Trees: Scotch Pine, White Pine. Come out and enjoy some warm drinks while you walk the farm and choose your perfect tree! Browse the gift shop for wreaths and other fun goodies!
*This year you can find Pine Grove Trees in Castaway's Beer Garden from November 23rd - December 1st.


Talbott's Christmas Tree Farm
Address - 14143 Christmas Tree Rd Green Valley, IL 61534
Dates/Hours 
- Open for the season the day after Thanksgiving, at 9 am. Seasonal Hours: 9am - 5pm Daily
Details 
- Choose and cut from 40 acres of trees -- mainly Scotch and White Pines -- or choose from fresh-cut Fraser Firs, Douglas Firs, Balsam Firs, Scotch Pines, and White Pines. Saws and tractor/trailer rides are available. *Cash or Check ONLY*


Vanne Farms Christmas Trees
Address - 28882 Robison Rd. Morton, IL 61550
Dates/Hours 
- Opens for the season on Black Friday (Nov. 24)  and then they are open the following Saturdays until December 14th from 9am - 4pm until all available trees are sold out!
Details 
- U-cut and pre-cut options. U-cut must be 6 foot minimum. $10 per foot. Offer front-door delivery for 10-mile radius. They also have sweatshirts, wood bundles, and cocoa available! 

Places with Pre-Cut Options

Greenview
Address - 2700 W. Cedar Hills Drive Dunlap, IL 61525
Dates/Hours 
- TBA
Details - Various pre-cut trees. Lots of wreaths and other greenery available for purchase.  


Hoerr Nursery
Address - 8020 N. Shade Tree Drive Peoria, IL 61615
Dates/Hours 
- Mon. - Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Details
- Come find your perfect pre-cut tree in their indoor Christmas Tree lot.


Lou's Drive Inn
Address - 4229 Knoxville Ave Peoria , IL 61614
Dates/Hours
Details 
- Pre-cut fresh trees and wreaths available at the Lou’s Drive-in lot. Open seven days a week from Thanksgiving to mid-December. Operated by Red Thorn Christmas Trees in Morton.


Nena Ace Hardware
Address - 1415 W Forrest Hill Ave, Peoria, IL 61604
Dates/Hours 
- Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 8:00 pm | Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Details
- Local favorite for pre-cut Christmas Trees


The Picket Fence Foundation
Address - 310 N 4th St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Dates/Hours 
- Sunday Closed | Mon. - Fri.  9:00 AM To 6:00 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Details 
- Variety of pre-cut Christmas Trees and other greenery. Flocked options available


Schaer's Farm Market
Address - 1118 N Spring Bay Rd East Peoria, IL 61611
Dates/Hours 
- TBA
Details: Come pick out your pre-cut Christmas Tree from Noe Family Farm