By Leslie Mann, Special to Tribune Newspapers Chicago Tribune

November 18, 2011
Also available: Fraser fir wreaths, garland, boughs, tabletop trees, cathedral ceiling fir trees up to 15 feet, pre-cut trees, spike stands, centerpieces

Ben's Fraser Fir Farm

15700 Capron Road, Capron; 630-279-0216; benstreefarm.com

Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and Sat.-Sun. Nov. 26-Dec. 11

Trees: 6- to 10-foot Fraser firs, up to 16-foot balsam firs, organically grown and pesticide-free

Cost: $8.75 per foot

Also available: Handmade Fraser fir wreaths, boughs, garlands

Camelot Christmas Tree Farm

16380 S. Somonauk Road, DeKalb; 815-756-6599; camelottrees.com

Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 25 and Sat.-Sun. Nov. 26-Dec. 18 or until sold out

Trees: Balsam, concolor, Douglas, Canaan and Fraser firs; Scotch and white pines; blue and white spruces

Cost: $50

Cupola House Tree Farm

4030 N. 3000W Road, Bourbonnais; 815-932-6635; cupolahousetrees.com

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-dusk dark daily through Dec. 20

Trees: Norway and Colorado blue spruces; Fraser, balsam, concolor, Canaan and Douglas firs; Scotch and white pines

Cost: $4.25 per foot for pines; $6.50 per foot for firs and spruces

Also available: balled-and-burlapped live trees, potted trees, wreaths, garland, firewood, greens

Family Christmas Tree Farm

24774 W. Petite Lake Road, Lake Villa; 847-989-3092