The Best Christmas Tree?

Which Tree Should You Buy This Christmas?

Christmas time, though joyous, can be extremely stressful. As the years go by it seems like the amount of everything (gifts,food etc.) available to us is constantly increasing, which only makes making decisions harder. That's why we have compiled this short list of the good and bad points of some of the most popular Christmas Trees in the UK to help make things a little easier for you.

Nordman

The Nordman Fir is the most commonly used Christmas tree in the UK. The needles are shiny, dark-green in colour with silver-grey undertones and are soft to touch, making it ideal for a family environment

Advantages:                                          Disadvantages:

- Low Needle Drop                               - Wide Tree (so may need lots of space

- Soft to Touch                                       to Display the tree in its best form)

- Symmetrical Shape

- Strong Branches

Norway Spruce

The Norway Spruce Tree is described as smelling "Just like Christmas" and its feel and overall shape are of that generally associated with a Christmas tree. The needles are a mid to dark green colour and the tree itself is extremely hard wearing. Almost every Christmas a Norway Spruce tree lights up the Rockefeller Centre in New York.

Advantages:                                       Disadvantages:

- Strong Branches                         - Needle Retention Poor in Warm Buildings    

-"Christmas Smell"                       - Needles are Slightly Prickly to Touch.

- Beautiful Colour and Shape

- Holds up well in bad weather

Frazer Fir

Frazer Fir Tree is, like the Norway Spruce, a pyramid shaped tree. The foliage on the tree is both dense and soft and, coupled with its shiny, deep green needles, this tree is both aesthetically pleasing, and ideal for decorating. The Frazer Fir is an American favourite and as it is repeatedly chosen as the official Christmas tree of the Whitehouse.

Advantages:                                      Disadvantages:

- Narrow                                          - Low Fragrance

- Strong Limbs                                - Not as 'Full' as Some Other Breeds

- Retains Needles Well

- Soft

Pine

Pine Tree is known best for its "Keep-ability" meaning it is able to maintain its overall appearance for a longer time than most domestic Christmas trees. It has dark green foliage and strong branches making it easy to decorate. Pine trees do not drop their needles when dry.

Advantages:                                     Disadvantages

- Excellent Needle Retention        - Not as Dense as Some Other Trees  

- Stiff Branches 

- Long Lasting

Artificial

Artificial Trees are often the most convenient option when searching for a Christmas tree. They can be used continuously, which results in cost savings, they can be moved, packed and stored away without any large amount of hassle, branches can be bended and shaped and there is an extremely large amount of colour choices, however it is not all good...

Advantages:                               Disadvantages:

- Generally Cheap to buy         - Fire Hazard

- Don't Drop Needles               - Not Recyclable 

- Convenient                            - Made from PVC plastic

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