BUYING GUIDE:
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CHRISTMAS TREE
A Christmas tree is the ultimate festive centrepiece for your home however choosing the right one can be tricky. Here’s our guide to making sure yours is the perfect fit
How to choose the right height Christmas tree
Aim to have 12 inches between the top of your tree and the ceiling to accommodate an eye-catching Christmas tree topper, such as a light-up star or even a disco-dancing Santa Claus. We measure our trees from the base of the stand to the topmost tip of the tree.
Our Christmas trees range in height from 1.5ft to a lofty 8ft so choose the spot in your home you wish to place it in to determine what size you need. We recommend:
3ft and under – Miniature trees for tabletops, bedrooms and smaller spaces.
5 or 6ft – Perfect for smaller homes or those with low ceilings.
7ft – The best size for standard size 8 to 9ft ceilings.
8ft – Great for larger homes with high ceilings and rooms where a statement tree is required.
Meet our bestselling pre-lit Snowy Christmas tree
The Snowy is our most popular Christmas tree. It has a full shape and is coated in artificial snow made from cotton fibre, which gives a wonderful wintery feel. The branches are longer than on the Spruce, offering a more realistic silhouette.
It has hinged branches that are made of memory wire for speedy set-up. It comes with a quick-assembly metal stand with scratch-proof rubber feet, making it a safer option for wooden floors. You can buy the Snowy tree in either pre-lit or unlit versions.
It’s also available in seven different sizes, so there’s bound to be the right size for your home.
Choosing the shape: Spruce, Fir or Pine
Our Christmas trees come in many different shapes, including the Spruce, the Fir and the Pine.
The Spruce has a classic silhouette at a great price. It features memory-wire branches that are hinged on the bottom tier for speedy set-up and a plastic stand that’s quick to assemble. It is available in three sizes, from slim to traditional fuller shapes. Narrow trees are ideal for small rooms, offices and apartments, while larger trees make a stunning focal point in large hallways or living rooms.
Learn more about our popular pine trees
A bestselling shape featuring the classic profile of its natural counterpart, our life-like Pine Christmas tree has more branches than our Spruce, as well as bristle tips which imitate those on a real pine tree.
This shape is perfect for showcasing decorative ornaments and baubles thanks to the dense profusion of branches.
The Pine comes with hand-strung warm white lights to add a cosy feel as well as memory branch technology and a quick-fit stand for easy assembly. Available in four sizes, including an 8ft version which is ideal for making a stunning display if you have a lot of space to fill.
Take a look at the Noble Fir Christmas tree
Our Noble Fir Christmas tree mimics the shade of natural evergreens with plump, deep-green needles set onto slender stems. The alternating layers offer a more life-like profile than other trees, imitating the silhouette of a natural tree.
This tree has over 800 tips for a fuller, more realistic look. The branches are hinged to fold outwards for quick and easy set-up and dismantling. The power connects automatically through the trunk, and the tree is pre-strung with up to 300 twinkling lights.
It comes in two colours: green and frosted. The frosted is available in two heights while the green is available in three, including a 3ft version which is perfect for dining rooms.
Wow guests with our Grand Fir Christmas tree
Our Grand Fir is the ultimate centerpiece for your Christmas celebrations. With over 1,000 tips it has a lush, full silhouette and a highly realistic appearance. It is adorned with 2,000 professionally-strung, warm white lights, which can be set to static or twinkling for a magical effect.
Available in 7ft or 8ft heights, this fir tree is ideal for larger spaces, and provides ample room for baubles and decorations to truly showcase your decorating theme.
It shares the same technology as our other trees, such as a power pole and memory-branch technology and comes with a quick-fit stand, allowing you to assemble it quickly.
Words: Richard A. Smith and Sarah Lafarge
