Trees
We have Norway Spruce growing in our field in Wilmslow and also have Nordman Fir, Fraser Fir and Lodgepole Pine growing on our other plantations. These are brought to our Christmas shop for you to choose from
Norway Spruce - Picea abies
The Traditional Christmas tree found in many of our homes during winter.
- Pointed mid-green needles standing on tiny pegs
- Long cylindrical brown cones which hang down
- Natural range: Northern & Central Europe
Nordman Fir - Abies nordmanniana
Originally from South Russia this tree has become increasingly popular as a Christmas tree, particularly in Denmark
- Natural Range: Caucasus mountains in Georgia, prefered region - Ambrolauri
Fraser Fir - Abies fraseri
A new entry to Christmas Trees in the UK. A very popular tree in Eastern United States
- Natural Range: Blue mountains in North Carolina and Virginia
Lodgepole Pine - Pinus contorta var. latifolia
An inland vaiety of the noth American Shore Pine, its straight stem was used by the North American Indians for the central supporting pole of their lodges or wigwams
- Natural range: Western America Alaska to Washington
Choosing And Buying Your Tree The type of tree you need depends on the colour you’d like, how long you want it to last for and how much you want to pay. Measure the height of your room and work out how tall you need the tree to be – you don’t want a tiny tree that looks lost in a high-ceilinged room or to end up having to chop a bit off the top off it! You’d be surprised how often that happens!
Once You’ve Got Your Tree Home Don’t take the tree inside till you actually need to. In the meantime, keep it standing in a bucket of water in a cool, dry place. Just before taking your tree inside, plant it in a pot with earth if it is rooted or, if it is a cut tree, saw 3cm off the bottom of the trunk to get rid of any pores that are blocked with sap and make it easier for the tree to take up water. For cut trees, a tree stand will allow the trunk to sit directly in water (placing it in soil or sand blocks pores) and will mean you don’t have to spend hours trying to get it to stand up in an ordinary bucket. Position the tree away from heat sources such as radiators and make sure the trunk is always submerged in water, to stop sap sealing the pores and preventing water intake. Water it daily, as a tree can take up three pints per day. At night, turn off any lights on the tree to stop it drying out and to avoid the risk of fire.
