How To Select The Best Xmas Tree

There is no such thing as the 'best' Christmas tree. Each family expects different things from their Christmas tree, and so what is 'best' to one may not necessarily be so to another.

Buying a Christmas tree is based on so many factors – finances, décor, room size, space – that it is a hugely personal choice. The wide range of trees and decorations obtainable on the market makes the choosing and decorating of your Christmas tree even more unique with its special features. Here are a few tips to ensure that you get the best available Christmas tree for you:

Choose your tree carefully considering the following questions: Do you want real or artificial? Tall or small? Free-standing or table-top? Pre-lit? with or without decorations? Once you have addressed all this, choosing your Christmas tree becomes easier.

If you choose a real tree, make sure that it is as fresh as possible. Buy early to avoid disappointment, and from a trustworthy retailer. Look for rich green trees with either no or few brown needles, and a strong scent is a good sign of freshness. Gently shaking a tree is also a good way to test whether it is fresh – few needles should fall off, if any at all. Remember, some types of fir, such as the Nordman fir, retain their needles longer than others. Avoid wilting trees or stiff and brittle branches – these are all indicators of an old tree.

Your tree needs to be looked after well at home if it is to thrive (in the case of a fresh tree). Keep well-watered and away from direct heat such as fireplaces and radiators, as excessive warmth dries out a tree and it will not last over the festive period. Trees will need at least half a litre of water a day if allowed.

If you buy an artificial tree, buy a good quality one. Like anything in life you pay for what you get and hopefully this tree will be kept with you for a decade or more.

By thinking over all the above, you will have the best Christmas tree you could possibly have. By the time you have added those carefully-chosen decorations and lights, you will be in no doubt that you really do have the best Christmas tree in the neighborhood!

By: Emma Townsend

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Emma Townsend is the writer of FreshChristmasTrees.co.uk, who specialises in fresh Christmas trees. You will be spoilt by choice whether you look for real or artificial Christmas tree, such as the very popular white Christmas tree.