Find answers to common questions about choosing, ordering and caring for your real Christmas tree.
How do I choose the right Christmas tree size?
Start by measuring the height of your room or display area, then allow extra space for the tree stand and any topper. Smaller trees are usually better for compact rooms, while taller trees work well in rooms with high ceilings, entrances, offices and commercial spaces.
Remember to account for the spread of the tree too. As a rough guide, the tree will likely have a width / diameter of between half and two-thirds of its height.
How much space should I leave around my Christmas tree?
In terms of height, you won’t want the tree scraping on the ceiling. To account for a tree stand and topper (such as an angel or star), you’ll likely need between a foot to a foot and a half of space from the top of the tree to the ceiling. This ensures things don’t look cramped.
Ideally, you also want to position the tree a foot away from any walls and far from sources of heat — to ensure the tree stays fresh as long as possible.
What size Christmas tree is best for my home?
The rooms in a house are designed to have enough space for a person to stand up comfortably. This means that domestic Christmas trees are often about the same height as a person — or a little taller.
6 and 7 foot trees are the most common choice for UK homes.
This can vary, of course, according to how large your rooms are. A Georgian townhouse with lofty ceilings will be able to accommodate a larger tree than a cosy cottage, for example.
What size Christmas tree do I need for my business or venue?
Businesses, venues and commercial spaces often need larger trees to create the right impact. Entrances, reception areas, hotels, shopping centres and outdoor displays may need taller trees than a typical home setting, especially where the display needs to be seen from a distance.
In an office setting, a smaller tree may make more sense. Ensure the tree doesn’t obstruct movement and that cables won’t be a trip hazard.
When should I choose a larger commercial Christmas tree?
A large tree makes sense when it needs to make an impact. Very large trees are ideal for town squares, retail parks and other outdoor public spaces. They can also be a great addition to tall atriums and entranceways in venues, indoor shopping centres, historic buildings and hotels.
Choose a larger tree if it fits your budget, you have a plan to erect and decorate it, and you’ve done a risk assessment.
Can large Christmas trees be delivered and installed?
Yes! We offer the specialist and careful delivery that very large Christmas trees require, throughout the UK.
Real Christmas Trees are specialist suppliers of large and corporate Christmas trees throughout
the UK. All of our Christmas trees are grown on our farm, which is based in the West Midlands.
As a customer you can have confidence in knowing that our trees are British Grown, pruned
throughout the year and are freshly cut to order, thus ensuring that your tree is of the highest
quality. We offer many varieties of tree.
The Norway Spruce which is the traditional Christmas tree and the Nordman Fir which had a low
needle drop making it more suitable for indoor displays, but why not take a look at our Scots
Pine or Fraser Firs.