Christmas Trees 2024 Tayside Forestry @ Glendoick

NEW for 2024

Range of Christmas Trees from 1st December

Nordman Fir; Abies nordmanniana

By far the most popular Christmas tree variety in the UK, the Nordman fir is best known for its excellent needle retention.
It has soft, deep green, glossy foliage on tiered branches that are perfect for displaying large baubles.

Available as both a cut or container grown tree

Fraser Fir Abies fraseri.

A recent addition to the tree range in the UK, the Fraser Fir is ideal for smaller space due to its slimmer, conical shape.
It has good needle-retention with dense branches and soft green needles with a silver underside.
This is the most heavily scented of all Christmas trees and the scent will fill the room throughout the festive season.
The Fraser fir is widely used as a Christmas tree in America and has been used more times than any other as the official White House Christmas tree.

Norway Spruce Picea abies

For a traditional Christmas, the Norway spruce is a perfect choice.
It is a bushy well-shaped tree with a classic spruce fragrance.
Whilst it does not have excellent needle retention, if you keep it well watered and away from heat, it will look great throughout the festive period.
It offers great value for money and is ideal for outdoor use.

Available as both a cut or container grown tree

Glendoick Christmas Tree Care Guide

The 4 steps to a successful real Christmas Tree

Buy a top quality, fresh tree locally grown. Glendoick’s trees are grown just outside Dundee. They are cut as late as possible to ensure that the needles last.
Keep the tree cool until after December 10^th. If you have a centrally heated room, the tree will only last 2-3 weeks before needles fall. Keep away from radiators.
Give your trunk a trim: saw half an inch off the trunk to remove hardened sap and make sure it can absorb lots of water to stay fresh and green throughout your festivities.
Keep your tree watered but having a reservoir at the bottom. Check your tree’s water source regularly. A tree can drink upwards of two to three pints a day! Make sure the trunk is nicely submerged for happy and healthy needles.