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A guide to real Christmas trees

The Plantedd Guide to Christmas Trees Still haven't found your perfect tree? Here's a quick guide to some popular Christmas trees, plus some handy tips to help you prepare and care for your tree. A healthy tree should stay fresh indoors for around six weeks. To check that a tree is fresh, gently shake it. If any needles fall off, it may be too dry. Nordman Fir Abies nordmanniana A popular choice because it holds onto its needles very well. The branches are strong and the needles are soft, so it's nice and easy to decorate. Shortly before moving your tree indoors, cut about an inch off the bottom of the trunk. This will open its pores and allow it to take in water. Noble Fir Abies procera The Noble Fir is not so commonly available, but it deserves to be more popular. It has a very pleasant fragrance and keeps its needles well. Your tree will not need food or fertiliser, but make sure you keep its water topped up daily. Norway Spruce Picea abies The traditional Christmas tree, which looks and smells like Christmas. It's a little more prone to dropping its needles, which can be a bit prickly. Avoid keeping the tree close to a heat source such as a radiator or fireplace. Fraser Fir Abies fraseri This generally has a narrower habit than other trees, so it's great for smaller spaces. Its needles are soft and hold very well. A very popular choice in the United States. If you're not putting it up immediately, store your tree outside in a cool area sheltered from wind. Blue Spruce Picea pungens glauca The silvery blue foliage makes this attractive tree a bit different. It has quite spiky needles though, so perhaps isn't paticularly child-friendly. Be sure to recycle your tree after Christmas. More information about where you can recycle your tree can be found at www.recyclenow.com www.plantedd.com |Plantedd| Supporting British Nurseries © Plantedd 2012 Designed by evanlinardi.co.uk The Plantedd Guide to Christmas Trees Still haven't found your perfect tree? Here's a quick guide to some popular Christmas trees, plus some handy tips to help you prepare and care for your tree. A healthy tree should stay fresh indoors for around six weeks. To check that a tree is fresh, gently shake it. If any needles fall off, it may be too dry. Nordman Fir Abies nordmanniana A popular choice because it holds onto its needles very well. The branches are strong and the needles are soft, so it's nice and easy to decorate. Shortly before moving your tree indoors, cut about an inch off the bottom of the trunk. This will open its pores and allow it to take in water. Noble Fir Abies procera The Noble Fir is not so commonly available, but it deserves to be more popular. It has a very pleasant fragrance and keeps its needles well. Your tree will not need food or fertiliser, but make sure you keep its water topped up daily. Norway Spruce Picea abies The traditional Christmas tree, which looks and smells like Christmas. It's a little more prone to dropping its needles, which can be a bit prickly. Avoid keeping the tree close to a heat source such as a radiator or fireplace. Fraser Fir Abies fraseri This generally has a narrower habit than other trees, so it's great for smaller spaces. Its needles are soft and hold very well. A very popular choice in the United States. If you're not putting it up immediately, store your tree outside in a cool area sheltered from wind. Blue Spruce Picea pungens glauca The silvery blue foliage makes this attractive tree a bit different. It has quite spiky needles though, so perhaps isn't paticularly child-friendly. Be sure to recycle your tree after Christmas. More information about where you can recycle your tree can be found at www.recyclenow.com www.plantedd.com |Plantedd| Supporting British Nurseries © Plantedd 2012 Designed by evanlinardi.co.uk

A guide to real Christmas trees

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Which Christmas trees hold on to their needles the best and which one smells of Christmas? To find out which variety is the perfect tree for you and get tips on how to keep it happy when you get it ho...

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