Christmas Tree Types

There are lots of different types of Christmas tree. We sell the three that do best indoors in a London home: the Nordmann Fir, the Fraser Fir and the Noble Fir. The Nordmann Fir is often called the “non-drop” Christmas tree and is the most popular in the UK thanks to its strong needle retention and soft needles, which make it a family friendly choice. The Fraser Fir is a slimmer tree with a stronger scent, ideal if you want height without giving up floor space. The Noble Fir has blue-green needles and strong, well spaced branches that carry heavier decorations.

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Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree

The Nordmann Fir is currently the most popular Christmas tree in the UK. This is due to its classic shape and dark green glossy needles which are more child and pet friendly than other varieties. The tree holds its needles well, even after it has been cut, which makes it an ideal choice to have inside the home where conditions are often warm.

The Nordmann Fir has gained popularity in recent years due to it’s excellent needle retention qualities allowing you to have a cosy and warm home, whilst not worrying about your Christmas tree retaining its beauty. The Nordmann Fir is often called a non-drop tree, which like all cut trees, isn’t 100% true, however its retention is excellent and it is much more resilient to the heat than the Norway Spruce. This Christmas tree has soft, deep green foliage, smooth grey bark and a classic almost cartoon-like triangular shape. The needles can often give off a fresh, clean, citrus smell too.

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Fraser Fir Christmas Tree

The Fraser Fir is a uniformly pyramid-shaped tree. Its strong branches are turned slightly upward which gives the tree a compact and dense appearance. That being said, whilst Fraser Fir trees are dense with plenty of branches and needles, they tend to come in less wide than the Nordmann Fir. This makes them ideal for tighter spaces where you still want the full, bushy look but don’t necessarily have the space for an enormous tree! Fraser Fir Christmas trees are very popular in the US and are gaining popularity in the UK. They are excellent for needle retention and are therefore also considered a ‘non-drop’ tree. Unlike the Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir trees have a wonderful ‘Christmas-like’ scent which has a hint of citrus to it. If you want the non-drop qualities of a Nordmann Fir in a slimmer tree, the Fraser Fir is a great choice, combining the non-drop features of the Nordmann Fir with a traditional ‘Christmas tree’ scent.

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Christmas Tree Quality

Another element you should consider is what grade of Christmas tree you are buying. Many Christmas tree sellers offer lower grade trees without specifying. At Creekside Christmas, we only sell premium grade trees. In this case, we’re talking fullness of shape and the overall look. Whilst all real Christmas trees are unique, ours will all have that beautiful traditional Christmas tree shape and will be full and bushy. Of course, if our Christmas tree doesn’t live up to your expectations, then please get in touch – customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we will always endeavour to deliver Christmas trees that you and your family love!