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CHRISTMAS TREES
THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVE PERIOD . WHETHER IT ' S GETTING ALL THE DECS DOWN FROM THE LOFT , OR HEADING OUT AND CHOOSING YOUR PERFECT REAL TREE , THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS MOST CERTAINLY THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS . CHOOSING A TREE ISN ’ T ALWAYS AS EASY AS IT MAY SEEM , HOWEVER ; DO YOU GO REAL OR DO YOU GO FAKE ? NORWAY SPRUCE OR NORDMANN FIR ? BIG OR SMALL ? NOT TO MENTION WHERE ’ S BEST TO POSITION IT , AFTER CARE AND DISPOSING OF IT SUSTAINABLY WHEN IT ’ S ALL OVER . WITH THE HELP OF IN-THE-KNOW INDUSTRY EXPERTS , insideKENT HAS PUT TOGETHER SOME TOP TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREE TO MAKE CHRISTMAS 2022 THAT EXTRA BIT SPECIAL .
BUYING YOUR TREE
There are lots of aspects to consider when heading out to buy your tree this year . First up , it ’ s important to think about shape and size . The last thing you want to do is end up with a tree that won ’ t fit through the living room door or that you need to saw in half to make it fit . To avoid ending up in a bit of a tree pickle , it ’ s best to gauge an idea of the space beforehand ; measure the area where the tree will stand including height and width . Determine the maximum diameter of the trunk and make sure to consider the height of the stand and topper in the overall number – all that considered , you ’ ll end up with a tree that fits perfectly into the space . Most importantly though , make a note of the figures ; you will need to take this when you go in search of your perfect tree .
If you ’ re after a real tree , there are an overwhelming variety of species and sometimes the choice can leave you feeling a bit mind-boggled . We ' ve put together a little list of some of our favourites with help from the team at Forestry England .
Norway Spruce The traditional Christmas tree , and probably the most recognised , the Norway Spruce has a distinctive shape with an abundance of branches ; perfect for hanging lots of decorations . This tree will satisfy with its delightful and nostalgic Christmas tree scent .
Nordmann Fir The king of the trees and most popular in Europe , the Nordmann Fir is known for its wonderful even shape , soft foliage and glossy dark green needles . This style of tree will generally look fuller and the branches are non-drop making it a ‘ tidier ’ option .
Lodgepole Pine These bad boys are big and look great in larger spaces with tall ceilings . Lodgepole Pine are known for their bushy appearance and long green needles that point upwards . They also have great needle retention , meaning that they last longer than most .
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