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2020 ’ s Top Tree Trends CONT .
ENCHANTED FOREST
SNOWFALL SPARKLES
FESTIVE FABLES
JEWELS & JINGLES
FAIRYTALE
REAL TREES
Not a fan of artificial trees ? Fear not , we spoke to Marcus Eyles , the horticultural director at Dobbies Garden Centres ( www . dobbies . com ) about what types of real trees will be the ‘ in ’ thing this season . According to Marcus there are two main types of traditional Christmas trees , the Nordmann Fir and the Fraser Fir .
The Nordmann Fir is the quintessential Christmas tree , with its fresh pine smell , lush green needles and the perfect triangle shape , it makes quite the grand statement and will be an eye-catching addition to the family living room . A Dobbies ’ British-grown Nordmann Fir ‘ has good needle retention and the softer foliage which makes it the ideal option for families with young children or pets .’
The Fraser Fir is slightly narrower than the Nordmann Fir , making it ideal for smaller spaces in your home , perhaps a hallway or even your bedroom - there needs to be a little Christmas magic in every room after all ! The delicious citrus scent that emanates from its dense branches will leave your house smelling fresh and ready for Christmas .
DECORATIONS
So now you ’ ve picked out your perfect tree , what to put on those glossy green branches ? Luckily Dobbies are once again here to save the day and make sure your tree is dressed to the nines this Christmas ! Christmas buyer , Lynsey Abbot , let us know what will be lighting up the runways of the Christmas tree world this year !
Festive Fables ‘ Reds , greens and golds are the iconic colours of Christmas and Festive Fables captures the very essence of this timeless trend . Think cranberry berry reds , crushed velvet and warm metallics . Traditional with a fresh contemporary twist , this look calls for fresh holly , garlands .’
Enchanted Forest ‘ This earthy woodland story takes inspiration from the great outdoors , with an organic natural colour palette of forest greens and muted autumn hues .’
Snowfall and Sparkles ‘ Decorations for this trend include a mix of bright white matte and iridescent glass , with feathers and mirroring details . Creating an effervescent backdrop for cocktails and canapes , this icy cool theme will soon have you dreaming of a white Christmas .’
Jewels and Jingles ‘ Rich , bold and beautiful , this luxe look exudes opulence and glamour . Designed around a palette of gem-like tones , such as antique copper , amethyst , brushed gold and accents of teal .’
Fairytale ‘ Sugar and spice and all things nice , with an added layer of elegance – that ’ s what this theme is made of . Rose gold , nudes and champagne silvers are teamed with romantic reds and plum pinks to create an enchanting look .’
We know it ' s only November but it is never too early to put your very own ontrend Christmas tree up . So what are you waiting for , the perfect tree awaits !
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