Harvard · Illinois
Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm
Explore eight varieties of field-grown trees in Harvard, with free wagon rides, supplied saws and help bringing your tree back for shaking and baling.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Pines
- $8 per foot
6.5ft minimum; trees start at $52.
Both price groups have a 6.5ft minimum charge. A small fee applies to card payments.
All tree prices ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗Both price groups have a 6.5ft minimum charge. A small fee applies to card payments.
| Tree & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Pines | $8 per foot 6.5ft minimum; trees start at $52. |
| Firs and spruces | $15 per foot 6.5ft minimum; the farm posts a starting price of $98. |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: Opens November 27; selected selling days only.
| Selling days | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 27–28; December 5 and 12 | 9am–4:30pm |
| November 29; December 6 and 13 | 10am–4:30pm |
These dates appear in both posted calendars. Check whether the final weekend is operating before planning a late-season visit.
Choose your Christmas tree.
The farm offers eight varieties, with trees up to more than 12ft. Pines and firs/spruces have different per-foot prices, each with a 6.5ft minimum charge.
The farm describes its trees as Certified Naturally Grown and grown without herbicides or pesticides.
Tree species
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Balsam fir
- Concolor fir
- Norway spruce
- Blue spruce
- Scotch pine
- White pine
The farm visit.
From field to car
Borrow a saw and twine at no charge, and take a free wagon ride into the fields. Staff bring your selected tree back, shake it and bale it. Ask for help tying it onto your vehicle.
Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides are typically available from 10am–3pm on selling days; check the farm’s calendar before planning around them.
Before you go.
- Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. A small card fee applies; the farm does not state the amount.
- Wear sturdy shoes or boots. The farm is at the very end of Ryan Road.
Other farms to compare.
- Abbey FarmsAurora, Illinois
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- Richardson Christmas Tree FarmSpring Grove, Illinois
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- Williams Tree FarmRockton, Illinois
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