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Where to Buy a Live Christmas Tree Near Champaign-Urbana

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Make family memories at Christmas tree farms — and other places to buy a live Christmas tree in the Champaign-Urbana area

There is nothing quite like heading to a Champaign-Urbana area Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. Whether you want to cut your own Christmas tree or you prefer to choose from a selection of fresh-cut trees, our handy guide will help you find the best tree farms near you. And many of the area farms offer unique experiences to make your visit even more memorable.

Where to buy a live tree

Chambanamoms thanks Country Arbors Nursery for presenting this resource.

Country Arbors Nursery is the place where holiday magic begins!

Beginning Saturday, Nov. 15, the nursery will have fresh trees, wreaths, festive greenery, unique gifts, and other holiday finds.
Visiting Country Arbors during November and December has become a holiday tradition for many families and members of the C-U community, as the nursery provides some of the freshest and highest quality greenery in the area. Items are also available for preorder on countryarbors.com/pages/holidays and pick up for preorders will start Monday, Nov. 17. (Delivery is available in some surrounding areas for an additional fee.) See countryarbors.com for details.

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A few tips before you go out to get your live Christmas tree:

  • Some farms only take cash or checks.
  • Trees sell out. Go early for the best selection.
  • Some places allow dogs but remember to ask if you’re not sure.
  • Some places allow you to cut your own tree; others do it for you. Most do not allow chainsaws.
  • Tree farms can be difficult to find, so do your research and bring your sense of humor. We’ve provided links to help. Get your GPS ready and go find the perfect tree.
  • Dress appropriately!
  • Be on the look out for this year’s updated information about how to recycle a live Christmas tree.

Live Christmas Trees

Places to cut your own tree near Champaign-Urbana

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, Rantoul: Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch has choose-and-cut Christmas trees, as well as Fraser from North Carolina and Douglas Fir, Scotch and White Pine from Indiana. It has saws, a tree shaker and baler for your convenience. Tree sales will begin in November (we are predicting Friday, November 21) with a limited supply for the season. Check its social media for updates. Of course, you can see some reindeer while you’re there; read our tips on what to know.

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch Christmas

Places to buy a live tree in Champaign-Urbana and beyond (no cutting needed)

Country Arbors Nursery, Urbana: Pre-cut Christmas trees, greens, wreaths, grave blankets, and garland go on sale at the nursery November 15. Country Arbors offers online ordering as well as delivery (for a fee) to select zip codes. Check its Facebook page for availability and other details.

Prairie Gardens, Champaign: A selection of fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, and garland arriving around the third week of November. Check its Facebook page for availability.

4EverGreen Tree Company, Bondville: Friends Joe and Pat sell pre-cut Christmas trees and wreaths in a pop-up shop along Route 10. Opening Nov. 28, it will be open Fridays through Sundays (be sure to check its social media for any changes to these hours before heading out.) Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes while picking out your Fraser Fir or White Pine.

No Bad Days Farm tree selection
No Bad Days Farm, Shelbyville

No Bad Days Farm, Shelbyville: Pre-cut Christmas trees available beginning Nov. 22. In the past, it has had a variety of 6-7 feet, 7-8 feet and 8-9 feet Fraser Fir, Nordman, Scotch and Concolor pines. No Bad Days also has fresh wreaths as well as grave pillows and blankets. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., as well as 9 a.m – 4 p.m.the day after Thanksgiving.

Phillips Christmas Trees, Heyworth: This choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm located south of Bloomington has a day where you can come out and tag your tree in October. No news yet on if any trees are available after tag days.

Sunset Christmas Tree Farm, Mansfield: Pre-cut Fraser and Concolor Firs ranging in size from 3 feet up to 12 feet, wreaths, swags, grave pillows and roping all made at the farm. Opening day is Friday, Nov. 29; open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until sell out. Note: Sunset does not plan to sell any choose-and-cut your own trees for the next few years.

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Places not confirmed for 2025

Forest Hills Tree Farm, Danville: Typically open the weekend after Thanksgiving and a few days after until sell out.

Helmig’s Tree Farm, Saybrook: Multiple varieties and sizes of choose and cut and pre-cut trees; saws are available. Helmig’s will shake, bale and tie your tree to the roof of your vehicle. Pre-cut trees, wreaths, ornaments and commemorative mugs for sale as well. Last year’s opening weekend featured hot food, cookies and hot chocolate. For more information on tree variety, location, etc. visit the website www.helmigstreefarm.com.

Pheasant Ridge Farms, Urbana: This small farm located south of Urbana usually opens for choose and cut Christmas trees in early December, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In 2024, it had only a limited selection of choose and cut trees.

Tate’s Trees, Champaign: Opening day is predicted (but not yet confirmed) to be Monday, Nov. 24, open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until sell out (closed on Thanksgiving). Located north of Champaign on Mattis Avenue. Several varieties available. Offering limited delivery as well as tree pickup and recycling.

Tate Tree’s has many different varieties of live trees.

Did we leave your favorite tree farm off our list? Do you have a tree buying tip to share? Let us know!

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