Pocahontas · Illinois
Daniken Tree Farm
Choose a field-grown pine, Canaan fir or Norway spruce, or shop the indoor pre-cut selection, with free hayrides, a bonfire and Christmas greenery in Pocahontas.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Cut Scotch or white pine, 5ft
- $35–$40
- Tree season
- Opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving; closed Thanksgiving Day.
Typical grade range; check the individually marked price. Full species/size tiers appear below.
All tree prices ↓Confirm selling dates before traveling.
Hours: Daily during tree season, 9am–7pm.
Dates & hours ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗| Tree & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Cut Scotch or white pine, 5ft | $35–$40 Typical grade range; check the individually marked price. Full species/size tiers appear below. |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: Opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving; closed Thanksgiving Day.
Confirm selling dates before traveling.
Daily during tree season, 9am–7pm.
Choose your Christmas tree.
The field selection includes Scotch and white pine, Canaan fir and Norway spruce. Pre-cut Scotch and white pine, Fraser, Noble and Nordmann fir are also offered. The cut-tree price list includes additional spruce and Douglas fir categories; confirm availability of the specific tree you want.
Premium balled-and-burlapped white pine, Norway spruce and white spruce are sold for later planting, alongside landscape-grade white pines.
Tree species
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Canaan fir
- Norway spruce
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
- Noble fir (pre-cut)
- Nordmann fir (pre-cut)
The farm visit.
From tree fields to the indoor display
Take a free hayride to and from the fields. Trees are shaken and baled, and the farm has an indoor display area, a daily bonfire and rock-covered parking. The gift shop sells ornaments, wreaths, garland, centerpieces, swags, mini trees, cemetery decorations and tree stands.
Santa is advertised for 10am–4pm during the first four weekends of the selling season. Check current announcements before planning around a visit.
Cut-tree size and species prices
Prices are typical ranges by size. Individual trees are graded for density, shape and straightness; check the tree’s marked price. These categories cover the cut-tree selection and do not imply every species is available in the fields.
| Size | Scotch / white pine | White / blue / Norway spruce + Douglas fir | Canaan fir | Fraser fir | Noble / Nordmann fir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5ft | $35–$40 | $38.60 | $52–$59 | $47–$57 | $54–$61 |
| 6ft | $42–$47 | $55–$62 | $66–$73 | $63–$75 | $71–$78 |
| 7ft | $50–$56 | $66–$72 | $78–$85 | $74–$89 | $84–$91 |
| 8ft | $59–$65 | $82–$89 | $94–$102 | $95–$114 | $110–$117 |
| 9ft | $68–$74 | $95–$102 | Not available | $127–$153 | Not available |
| 10ft | $79–$85 | $108–$115 | Not available | $167–$201 | Not available |
| 11ft | $88–$95 | Not available | Not available | $193–$232 | Not available |
| 12ft | $98–$106 | Not available | Not available | $244–$294 | Not available |
Rooted trees for later planting
Premium balled-and-burlapped trees are priced by the inch; the posted size examples below give a planning guide. The farm recommends no more than one week indoors and a sheltered, unheated place before and after that stay. Keep the root ball moist and plan a well-drained planting site.
| Size | White pine | Norway / white spruce |
|---|---|---|
| 3ft | $47.99 | $58.37 |
| 4ft | $64.87 | $79.39 |
| 5ft | $82.76 | $102.15 |
| 6ft | $101.31 | $124.92 |
| 7ft | $121.30 | $148.46 |
| 8ft | $140.41 | $169.67 |
Landscape-grade white pine
Landscape-grade trees have their own size tiers.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 4–5ft | $45.15 |
| 5–6ft | $58.35 |
| 6–7ft | $73.00 |
| 7–8ft | $87.50 |
| 8–9ft | $102.10 |
Wreaths
Plain and decorated wreaths have separate prices.
| Size | Plain | Decorated |
|---|---|---|
| 10in | $23.85 | $38–$45 |
| 12in | $26.75 | $46–$51 |
| 16in | $33.95 | $51–$59 |
| 20in | $40.85 | $65–$79 |
| 24in | $53.20 | $80–$91 |
| 36in | Not available | $112–$159 |
Garland, shaped greens and stands
Fresh greenery, cemetery arrangements and Yule stands can complete the shopping trip.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| White pine or Fraser fir roping, 25ft | $33.50 |
| White pine or Fraser fir roping, 50ft | $55 |
| Decorated cross | $47.30 |
| Decorated candy cane | $43.30 |
| Decorated swag | $32.90 |
| Decorated tree shape | $79.50 |
| Decorated heart | $51.60 |
| Cemetery full blanket | $55 |
| Cemetery half blanket | $41.50 |
| Cemetery pillow | $30 |
| Small Yule stand | $35 |
| Medium Yule stand | $45 |
| Large Yule stand | $55 |
| Extra-large Yule stand | $75 |
Before you go.
- Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
- A tree with a damaged leader or a lower grade may cost less; the farm describes possible discounts, so ask about the individual tree rather than assuming a reduction.
Other farms to compare.
- Abbey FarmsAurora, Illinois
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- Ben’s Christmas Tree FarmHarvard, Illinois
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- Richardson Christmas Tree FarmSpring Grove, Illinois
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