At a glance
- Address
- Near Lake Forest, IL
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees
- Features listed
- Choose and cut
- Phone
- (847) 283-0550
- Website
- christmastreecompany.com
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 28 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Contact details from
- National Christmas Tree Association
- County
- Lake County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.8 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Picnic area 4 mi
- Gas station Shell 0.2 mi
- EV charger 0.2 mi
- 111 places to eat within 5 mi Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Lantern, Starbucks
Farmers markets nearby
- Lake Forest Open Air Market Lake Forest · 0.1 mi
- Lake Bluff Farmers' Market Lake Bluff · 1.8 mi
- Highwoods Evening Market Highwood · 3.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Radical Root Organic Farm 7.7 mi
- Midnight Sun Farm 9.7 mi
- Skyfall Flowers 10.6 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 31°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 19
- ☀️ Frost-free season170 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Waukegan, IL station (7 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Lake County
Lake County had 306 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 62 sold food straight to the public and 8 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 58 acres of Christmas trees
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about The Christmas Tree Company
Is The Christmas Tree Company open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at The Christmas Tree Company?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Christmas Tree Company?
Near Lake Forest, IL. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Christmas Tree Company?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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