What’s the right fresh Christmas tree for you?
Our member garden centres offer a selection of Christmas trees. But which one should you choose?
Here are some of the benefits of three of the main varieties that are usually available at our member garden centres.
Norway Spruce
The Norway Spruce is the traditional Christmas tree with excellent shape and it adds a distinctive festive scent to any home and is usually the most economical to buy. It’s best not to put it up too early so keep outside until later in the month.
Nordman Fir
Nordman Fir trees bear lush green foliage and strong branches well suited to heavier decorations. Needle drop is minimal and they are long lasting. They can be fairly broad, so you need plenty of space to show them off to maximum effect.
Noble Fir
Wonderful pine fragrance is the main benefit of this variety compared to others. It also retains its needles extremely well. It has nice dark green foliage with flat needles. A good choice if you want to put your tree up early in the month.
Better for the environment
Real Christmas trees are much better for the environment. They are grown as a field crop so as soon as one is cut, another is planted.
Although they aren’t truly carbon neutral, Christmas trees help to reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide while they are growing and once the twelfth night comes, they can be made into chippings or mulch too.
More free advice
Want to get all the best advice on how to select and care for your real Christmas tree this year?
Visit your nearest GCA member garden centre and you will receive free expert tips on picking the best tree and caring for it at home.
Please note Christmas trees varieties are subject to availability at individual garden centres. Please check in advance before travelling any distance that the garden centre you are visiting has the variety and size of tree you require.