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WHICH CHRISTMAS TREE TO CHOOSE?
For many of us, Christmas starts when we buy our tree. We outline the pros and cons of different types to help you choose the right Christmas tree for you.
NOBLE FIR Best tree for garlands.
Te noble fir’s short, stiff branches can be snapped off at the bottom and used to make wreaths and garlands. It features
thick, broad needles with a silver underside, and it holds them very well.
SCOTS PINE Best for an unusual bushy shape
Its bushy shape can be appealing, but its long, twisted needles are tricky to hang decorations on. A strong pine smell and good needle retention are other plus points
BLUE SPRUCE Best for a beautiful colour
An attractive but hard-to-find tree, as its foliage has an eye-catching blue tinge that can be difficult for growers to achieve. It retains its needles slightly better than the other spruces.
NORWAY SPRUCE Best tree for easy decorating. Traditionally the most popular tree, but
now overtaken by the Nordmann fir. It has short, sharp needles, and is a lighter green than the Nordmann. It’s prone to dropping its needles – you need to water it regularly to prevent this.
NORDMANN FIR
Best Christmas tree for needle retention. A lovely cone-shaped tree with open, spiky branches and a silvery bark. It has long, glossy, dark green needles, with a white stripe on the underside. Soft foliage and great needle retention have made this
Britain’s most popular Christmas tree. It will stay fresh for a long time, if you keep the resevoir topped up with water.
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GRAND FIR
Best Christmas tree for a wonderful scent It has a glossy dark green colour with
needles that are 3 or 4 cm long and have a wonderful citrus smell. It’s soft to the touch and may not be able to hold heavier
ornaments. It’s a pretty tree but it can often be very tall.
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