How long does a christmas tree last?
Before you purchase a freshly cut tree from the Christmas tree farm, here is everything you need to know about its lifespan.
About Christmas Trees Direct
Hello, we’re Christmas Trees Direct. Since 2011, we’ve helped bring the magic and joy of real, farm-fresh Christmas trees to over 100,000 homes in the UK.
Introducing Ourselves
Sizes Up to 8ft
Sustainably Grown
Long Lasting
Our mission is to provide customers with the perfect centrepiece for their Christmas celebrations and enhance the holiday atmosphere with the nostalgic scent..
Whether you prefer a classic Norway Spruce or a more unusual variety like the Fraser Fir, we have a tree for every taste and budget.
Experience the joy of a real, farm-fresh Christmas tree from Christmas Trees Direct this year.
We Make Christmas Tree Buying Easier
Fresh Pine Smell
Cut to Size
Authentic Feel
Buying a real Christmas tree should be fun. Our direct-to-your-door delivery service beats the hassle of strapping a tree to the roof of your car or folding the seats down and navigating it through the boot!
Our simplified ordering process, with optional delivery windows, is fast and easy to use. Each tree has it’s own dedicated care guide page and our knowledgable team are on hand if you have any further queries or issues.
Order with us for an effortless, stress-free and enjoyable Christmas.
Unbeatable Quality
UK Grown Trees
Fast, Free Delivery
Highest Quality Only
All of our trees are individually hand-tagged.
Yes, really! Our team visit our multiple Christmas tree farm partners in early-Autumn, inspecting each tree visually to make sure they have a well-maintained shape and branch structure, before tagging them to be allocated to us.
Final checks are then made in the run up to Christmas before each tree is cut and packaged ready to add some festive magic to your home.
Sustainability: Putting Nature First
We only source our trees from well managed, sustainable farms.
We understand that these trees provide more than just holiday cheer - they also serve as a habitat for wildlife and help to capture carbon from the atmosphere. It takes around 10-12 years for a Christmas tree to grow to the most popular size of 6ft, so we make sure to only source from well-managed, sustainable farms in order to ensure that our trees have a positive impact on the environment.
Additionally, we recognize the importance of properly disposing of our trees once the holiday season has passed. If a tree ends up in a landfill, it will decompose and release methane, which is a harmful greenhouse gas. That's why we encourage our customers to find alternative uses for their trees, such as wood chipping, in order to minimize their environmental impact.
An 8ft artificial tree has a carbon footprint of around 40kg, more than 10 times that of a real tree that’s disposed of after Christmas.
Christmas Tree Guides
Use some of our helpful Christmas tree guides below to help you find the perfect tree for your home. We have even more additional information in our full guides section.
If you have any further questions on the Christmas trees we offer from the Nordmann Fir to the Norway Spruce, our customer support team are always ready to help with all queries Christmas.
Where to buy real mini christmas trees
Whether you are giving one as a gift for loved ones or need a few mini Christmas trees to bring cheer to a room in your home, we have a range that you'll fall in love with at Christmas Trees Direct.
How to care for pot-grown christmas tree varieties
Potted trees are typically small or mini Christmas tree sizes that thrive in a contained space. These Christmas trees are popular as they can live beyond the festive season - just follow these three tips to help your potted tree stay fresh.
How to paint a christmas tree on a window
Christmas window painting is a fun and festive hobby that adds a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Nothing beats a beautiful painting of a Christmas tree on your window panes, but before you grab the acrylic paint, reading a tutorial helps!