Where's the best place to buy a real Christmas Tree?

[Jug Ears]

Another vote for the bloke on Sharrowvale Road. Bang opposite Hickmott Road (the road that runs from Nonnas on Ecclesall Road to Sharrowvale Road), adjacent to Mann's Fishmongers and the Mediterranean Restaurant.

Very well priced, and of decent quality.

I have been passed today and he wasn't there, but it is still November!

[sahill]

i always get a real tree from Horsfields Nursery in Silkstone as they grow their own so they are fresh and not netted to you can choose the exact shape you like. They have always lasted way after to Christmas. Before finding horsfields I bought trees from else where and they always dried out before Christmas as they had probably been chopped weeks in advance and shipped in from Sweeden. Horsfields also grown pot grown trees which you can use each year rather than having to buy a new one each year,

[1978]

i always get a real tree from Horsfields Nursery in Silkstone as they grow their own so they are fresh and not netted to you can choose the exact shape you like. They have always lasted way after to Christmas. Before finding horsfields I bought trees from else where and they always dried out before Christmas as they had probably been chopped weeks in advance and shipped in from Sweeden. Horsfields also grown pot grown trees which you can use each year rather than having to buy a new one each year,

 

All cut trees dry out and should be kept moist as long as possible before taking into the house. Some retailers buy them from Scandinavia and it's possible they'll have been stored and shipped in dry conditions for at least a few days in transit, possibly weeks. Some will have been cut in October.

 

British sourced trees are usually kept in the open and this year that should mean they'll keep fresher than usual! The trunk of all cut trees will dry out after cutting. It's best to cut off that drier 2 or 3 inches before putting in a pot that should have sufficient water to keep the base wet at all times. Some trees can 'drink' a litre or more of water a day, depending on size and room temperature.

 

I was leading a guided walk at Longshaw yesterday and saw customers with vans taking 12 foot high trees for inside use. How they get them into houses puzzled me - I thought they'd be for outdoors at that size! They'll take some watering, and decorating. Apparently there may be a shortage of larger trees at present, but there appeared to be plenty available. Quite a few of their best rooted trees have been reserved by customers, to be dug up or cut nearer Xmas.

[cookingfat50]

try finland there are thousands up there you just need a big chopper

[Brian Hanson]

Hi I'm buying a real tree for the first time.weres the best place and cheapest to buy one from? Thanks

 

Hello Stephbaby,

 

The best place to go is Longshaw Lodge at Foxhouse, Sheffield. Longshaw Lodge is a National Trust managed property. They grow onsite Christmas trees which they sell around Christmas time. The money they raise by selling the trees goes towards the cost of taking care of Longshaw Lodge and its beautiful countryside estate.

[Saffy]

I don't know whether this has been mentioned .. But as from today IKEA are selling real trees for £25 and you get a £20 voucher to use in January.

[ToothRott]

You can get sustainably grown Christmas trees from Ecclesall Woods Saw Mill, Abbey Lane and also peruse the new gallery with wooden Sheffield crafted gifts whilst there (Open 10-4).

[Backbroken]

Greens fruit and veg shop at stocks bridge nice trees at great price

[irenewilde]

Valleyside Garden Centre on Manchester Road coming out of Crosspool always have a great selection. They're all un-netted so you can see what you're getting and they net it afterwards. Not cheap, but as many people have said, cheap usually means nasty.

 

And I'll also echo what other people have said about getting a stand that holds water, saw a few inches of the bottom of the trunk before putting it in and make sure to top up the water as it needs it. For the first few days especially, you'll be surprised at how much water the tree takes up.

[Looker]

I'd second the Longshaw Estate if you're wanting a replantable one. Failing that, Whirlow Farm usually have some nice ones although they are a little pricier than other places.

 

Where is the Longshaw Estate? Do they sell them without roots and can you pick your own? What are their prices?

 

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Sorry just found out they are at Foxhill. Where is Foxhill?

 

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Sorry Foxhouse! Where is Foxhouse?