What type of Christmas tree is right for me?

Nordmann Fir

The Nordmann Fir is the top choice due to its soft, glossy, dark green needles and exceptional needle retention. This tree is also considered hypoallergenic, which makes it a great option for households with allergy concerns. 

Key Features:

  • Glossy, dark green needles with great retention

  • Hypoallergenic and low-shedding

Best for families looking for a low-maintenance, hypoallergenic tree.

Nordmann Fir

Fraser Fir

The Fraser Fir is a top pick for many households due to its amazing smell, symmetrical shape, soft needles, and excellent needle retention. Its dark green needles have a silvery underside, giving the tree a frosted look that adds even more of a festive feel to your home. The Fraser Fir is particularly good for families who enjoy decorating with lots of ornaments, as its sturdy branches can support heavy decorations. It can also have a long-lasting fragrance that fills your home with that important fresh pine Christmas smell.

Key Features:

  • Soft needles with good retention

  • Strong branches for heavier ornaments

  • Classic shape with a fresh pine scent

This type of tree is best for durability and a classic Christmas tree look.

Fraser Fir

Norway Spruce

The Norway Spruce is a popular, traditional Christmas tree known for its pyramid shape and vibrant green colour. It has a fresh, forest-like fragrance that’s sure to fill your home with the scent of Christmas. If you opt for a Norway Spruce, regular watering is essential to help it retain its needles longer.

Key Features:

  • Vibrant green needles

  • Fresh, natural fragrance

  • Requires regular watering for needle retention

  • Ideal for lighter ornaments

This is the perfect tree for Christmas traditionalists who prefer a classic, natural tree.

Norway Spruce

Blue Spruce (Pot-Grown)

The Blue Spruce is a beautiful and distinctive choice, thanks to its bluish-silver needles that add a frosty, wintery feel to your decorating. Its stiff, strong branches make it perfect for hanging heavier ornaments, making it a favourite for those who love to go all out with decorating. If you have young children, you may want to consider whether its needles would be an issue, as its needles are sharper and stiffer than the other varieties. The Blue Spruce has decent needle retention and a moderate, fresh fragrance, making it a good choice for a statement tree that will last you a long Christmas season.

Key Features:

  • Striking blue-silver needles

  • Strong branches for heavy ornaments

  • Moderate fragrance

  • Sharp needles, less child-friendly

This tree has a unique colour and strong branches. Great for people looking for a change this year.

Blue Spruce

Serbian Spruce (Pot-Grown)

A Serbian Spruce, grown in a pot, is an excellent eco-friendly option for those who want to reduce waste and enjoy a living tree year after year. Pot-grown trees have roots intact, meaning they can be planted outdoors after Christmas, or kept in their pot to bring inside each holiday season. The Serbian Spruce is a compact tree with soft, green needles that have a subtle blue tint. Its branches are flexible yet sturdy enough for lightweight to medium decorations. It also has a mild fragrance and grows well in gardens after the season, making it a sustainable choice for the environmentally conscious.

Key Features:

  • Soft, green needles with a hint of blue

  • Eco-friendly and reusable as it can be replanted

  • Sturdy branches for lighter ornaments

  • Mild fragrance, perfect for indoor environments

A great choice for eco-conscious households looking for a reusable tree.

Serbian Spruce

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