You'll find Christmas Trees for sale in Richmond upon Thames at the following places:
Grey Court School Christmas Tree Sale
Sunday 9th December - 10am-12 midday
Main Gate, Grey Court School, Ham Street, TW10 7HN
Choose your own perfect tree from our selection of top quality non-drop Nordman Fir Christmas Trees grown on English estates. Support your school - 25% of each sale goes to the Parents Association.
The Christmas Forest in Richmond
Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, A316, Richmond TW9 2SF Open throughout December, 8am to 10pm Tel: 07816 382 573 6ft value non-drops £35. Parking available and delivery www.christmasforest.co.uk
Pines and Needles, Roehampton Gate
Tel: 0845 458 2788 142
Priory Lane, Wandsworth, SW15 5JR
Pines and Needles is just inside the Park at Roehampton Gate. http://www.pinesandneedles.com/christmas-trees-london/richmond-park/
Types of Christmas tree
A freshly cut Christmas tree should last around 6 weeks. The traditional type is the Norway Spruce, but in recent years the Nordman Fir has gained in popularity.
The four main types of Christmas tree are:
Container grown trees
These are small trees (typically no more than 3ft) that have been grown in their pots. The trees should look fresh and need to be watered and cared for as with any house plant. They can be planted out after Christmas.
Cut Trees
These must be fresh - avoid dull and dried up trees with brittle branches. Shake the tree, if any needles fall off, again avoid. Mount in a water-holding stand away from direct heat. Top up with water every day.
Root-balled trees
These come with their roots enclosed in sacking. Keep the roots damp. They should stay fresh, retain their needs and can be planted out after Christmas.
Trees with bare roots
These have been extracted with their roots. Best to soak roots in water before potting in moist earth. They need to be well watered and may survive after Christmas.
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