As the best value type of Christmas tree available, the Norway Spruce had been the single most popular variety in Europe for some time, but was recently overtaken by no needle drop varieties such as the Nordmann Fir. It has a more triangular shape than other varieties with attractive red-brown bark, a rich coniferous fragrance, broad base and bushy habit. ![]() Norway Spruce is the traditional Christmas tree which has been popular since Victoria times with short and thin, varying bright and deep green pointed needles. ![]() At Jackson's Nurseries we supply Nordmann Fir trees either potted, root balled or cut, depending on the size and we allow you to choose a delivery date that's convenient for you. It doesn't have any fragrance and a slower growth rate means they are more expensive than the traditional Norway Spruce, but it's our favourite and has recently become the most popular tree in the UK, overtaking its more traditional Norwegian counterpart. It is favoured for its shape with a wide base to accommodate lots of presents, with another benefit being that the needles are not sharp making the Nordmann suitable for households with children and pets. Native to the Caucasus mountains in Georgia and southern Russia, known for their dry summers and harsh winters, the Nordmann Fir has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent years. It is renowned for holding onto its needles the best of all the different types of Christmas tree, meaning you won't need to worry about putting the vacuum clearer into regular use during the festive period! For this reason the Nordmann is a good choice, particularly if you'll be positioning your tree a bit closer to a radiator or open fire than would be ideal. The Nordmann Fir is a tough tree with thick, soft glossy needles that are dark green on the top and blue-green on the underside. 'No Needle Drop' Nordmann Fir (Abies Nordmanniana) We have covered these 4 types of Christmas tree in more detail for you below to help you choose the best tree for a perfect Christmas. Other types of tree which are slightly less popular but should not be overlooked are the Serbian Spruce with it's narrower form and slightly drooping, well spaced branches, or the smaller Alberta White Spruce tree which works best as a large table top or windowsill tree. Alternatively if you want to be surrounded by the rich coniferous scent of a traditional Christmas tree and don't mind buying in mid to late December to reduce the number of needles that will drop before Christmas, a Norway Spruce Christmas tree is a good choice. If you're priority is having a tree that doesn't drop it's needles or has soft, rounded needles that are child and pet-friendly, it's probably worth paying a little bit more for a 'low needle drop' Nordmann Fir Christmas tree. Today there are about 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold every year and with a variety of different types the best tree for you depends on your situation and preferences. A Fir (Abies) was probably used as the first Christmas Tree in 16th Century North Germany. Traditionally many different species of evergreen trees were used for a Christmas tree.
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