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Nordmann Christmas Trees

How We Grow Our Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees

We are almost into single figures of the number of weeks until Christmas, so now is the time to start thinking about the best kind of Christmas tree for your home.

Here at Weston Sawmill, we are proud to be the leading supplier of Christmas trees in Shropshire and Staffordshire. One of our most popular types of Christmas tree we supply is the Nordmann Fir range that we grow here in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire.

It may seem crazy, but to grow a 6 foot Nordmann Fir tree takes between 6 and 10 years, and plenty of dedication from our team. Here we are going to discuss the tasks we undertake to make sure our trees grow healthily and look spectacular.

The Pre-Planting Process

Controlling weed growth is essential for our Christmas tree plantations, especially grass weeds. A pre-plant application of Glyphosate or a similar herbicide is added in late summer or autumn prior to planting.
By cultivating prior to planting in the autumn we also add a further application of herbicide to any weeds that germinate prior to planting.

Controlling Weeds

High-quality Christmas trees can only be grown by keeping them away from the weeds. The foliage of the lower branches are susceptible to weeds and will go brown if smothered. Glyphosate can be used when the trees are dormant, and we would usually use a half rate of spray.

Protecting Our Christmas Trees

To help our Christmas trees grow to their full potential, it’s essential to protect them from outside influences such as –
Rabbits – Our Christmas trees are protected by rabbit-proof fences to stop them from getting nibbled on by our floppy-eared friends.
Insects – By spraying pesticide several times during growing seasons this will control pests such as aphids.

Get in Touch to Order Your Christmas Tree Today

For over two decades Weston Sawmill has been the leading provider of home-grown Christmas trees to customers all over Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Our base in Weston-under-Lizard is ideally situated on the A5 on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, making us an easy commute from both counties.
If you’d like to know more about our range of Christmas trees, please contact us today.

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Get in the festive spirit with our Christmas trees in Shropshire!

Looking for the best Christmas trees in Shropshire? Look no further than Weston Sawmill. With over 20 years’ experience and a proud family run business we only supply the most beautiful trees to our customers.

We grow the best Christmas trees around during this special time of year and if you are looking for a real Christmas tree for either outdoor or indoor use, then we guarantee our trees will create the perfect festive statement!

Christmas trees in Shropshire that make you say wow

With only a couple of weeks to go before the festive decorations will be going up, make a Christmas tree the first thing on your list and have one of the most magnificent Christmas trees in Shropshire!
Here at Weston Sawmill we have something for everyone as we offer a range of Christmas trees that can come in any shape or size to suit your needs. We have two kinds of trees that are perfect for decorating and making the perfect Christmas scene.

Why not try the Norway Spruce tree? This Christmas tree is ideal if you want a larger tree and have a traditional style as it is rich in a dark green colour, and grows tall and wide to give the ultimate show stopping look even before any decorations! Not to mention it has a wonderful smell that will instantly create a Christmas feel in your home.

If you are looking for something that has less shedding without the sharp needles, then the Nordmann Fir tree will not disappoint. This tree is low maintenance and because of this, these are one of the most popular Christmas trees in Shropshire. Adding to all these benefits, these trees also look great in any home therefore little ones will be full of excitement to decorate them with all the festive decorations.

Take a look at our Christmas trees in Shropshire

Weston Sawmill have an extensive range this year and because of this we are supplying Christmas trees in Shropshire up until Christmas Eve! Browse our shop and pick your favourite tree or alternatively you could contact us for more information and our staff will be happy to help.

One Week ‘Til Christmas!

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It’s only one week until the big day but there’s still plenty of time to pick up one of our wonderful real Christmas trees. There’s a huge selection here at Weston Sawmill and we offer the best range of Christmas trees in Staffordshire and Shropshire. We have everything from the traditional Spruce Christmas trees to potted non-drop Nordman Firs for you to choose from with prices starting from as little as £15! Our Christmas trees are available in all shapes and sizes so be sure to measure the space you have up carefully before choosing.

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The Best Christmas Trees in Shropshire

All of our trees have been grown throughout the year and maintained by our experienced team so they are all very healthy specimens. And, our Christmas shop (open right up to Christmas eve!) has tons of festive goodies for you to choose from. We have all the tinsel, baubles and all the other decorations you need to turn your home into a winter wonderland. There’s also indoor and outdoor lights available plus a wide selection of gifts. Weston Sawmill offer you the ultimate festive package with Christmas trees galore so be sure to visit us this weekend!

Pick up Your Christmas Trees Today!

We still have plenty of Christmas trees left but this weekend is set to be our busiest yet so don’t leave it too much longer. Our Christmas shop is also well stocked up so you can do any last minute shopping at Weston Sawmill too. We are open all seven days up to Christmas day and we are located just on the Staffordshire and Shropshire border in Weston-Under-Lizard. If you want to know more about our Christmas trees, please get in touch with us for more information

Why Choose a Pot-Grown Christmas Tree?

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Here at Weston Sawmill, we have the widest range of Christmas trees in Shropshire including a selection of pot-grown ones. We have been growing and selling Christmas trees in Shropshire for decades now with more sold than ever before last year. Nearly all of our trees are ready now and our full range will be available from the 24th November. Our annual festive shop has also opened up where you can find a huge range of Christmas goodies including decorations, gifts, food and drink.

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Number One For Christmas Trees in Shropshire

Although not as common as free standing trees, the pot-grown tree has been steadily increasing over the years and offers a range of benefits in comparison. For one, the tree is still living so it won’t lose its needles to the same extent as a cut Christmas tree will. It’s also a far more environmentally options as you can replant it afterwards so it won’t need to go to a landfill site. Many families make an event of this and plant the tree together, giving it back to nature and allowing it to grow for future generations.

Collect Your Christmas Trees in Shropshire Today!

We highly recommend you come and visit us at Weston Sawmill so you can see our trees for yourself before you take it home. All of our trees have been grown locally so the transportation costs are next to nothing and we have trees starting from as little as £15! You can also find more information on our Christmas trees in Shropshire here in our brand new guide. However, if there is anything else you wish to know, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for further information on our Christmas trees.

Choosing Your Christmas Tree

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When it comes to picking your Christmas tree this festive season there’s a lot of things to consider before you make a purchase. Fortunately, we have a huge range of beautiful real trees to choose from including the always popular spruce and fir varieties. Over the past few years Weston Sawmill have become the number one place for Christmas trees in Shropshire and Staffordshire with hundreds being sold every year. And, from the 24th November our full range will be available in our yard but the big question is, how do you choose your Christmas tree?

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Number One For Christmas Trees in Shropshire

The first and most obvious thing to consider is how much space you have in the home. There’s nothing worse than picking out a beautiful tree only for it to be too big for it’s intended room so make sure you measure up first. After that, you’ll want to consider what type of tree you want. With the Nordmann Fir the needles are big and soft making it a great choice if you have young children in the house. However, the Spruce remains our most popular choice largely due to the incredible Christmas scent that it brings into your home although it doesn’t retain its needles quite so well. And, prices for the Spruce start from as little as £15 so it’s a great choice if you’re on a tight budget.

Order Your Christmas Tree Today!

Even though our full range isn’t out yet, we can still get you one sorted if you’re in a hurry so don’t hesitate to come and visit us. We have the very best range of Christmas trees in Shropshire and nothing gets you into the festive spirit quite like a gorgeous tree in your home. Our Christmas shop is also now open with a huge range of gifts and decorations available. If there is anything else you would like to know about our Christmas trees, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today for more information.

Christmas is Coming!

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The big day is only a few short weeks away now and here at Weston Sawmill we have everything you need to get in the festive spirit. Our annual Christmas Shop is officially opened now and we have thousands of products available for you to celebrate Christmas in style. We have everything from baubles and tinsel to our stunning range of real Christmas trees including the Serbian spruce and Nordic Firs to choose from. Weston Sawmill are the number one choice for Christmas trees in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton with hundreds of them ready to take home today!

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Number One For Christmas Trees in Shropshire

From the 24th of November, we will have our entire range of Christmas trees in the yard and ready to take home. However, if you need one sooner please let us know and we’ll do our best to find one ready now. We also have a wide range of festive accessories for you to decorate your tree, home and garden in our newly opened Christmas shop. We have everything you could possibly need to make the most of the season to be jolly and all at great value too! Our Christmas trees start from as little as £15 and come in a huge variety of sizes suitable for any size home.

See Our Christmas Trees For Yourself

We highly recommend you come down to Weston Sawmill yourself so can browse the trees and find the perfect one. There’s nothing quite like the smell of a Christmas tree to really get you into the festive spirit, especially when it comes into your home for the first time. We have been supplying Christmas trees in Staffordshire for decades now and every year the demand for our products keep growing. If there is anything else you would like to know, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information.

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Spruce or Nordmann? Christmas Trees in Shropshire

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It’s not too long until Christmas is upon us and our trees have been coming along nicely.

We have both potted and free standing Spruce and Nordmann Christmas trees available in a huge variety of styles. Nothing gets your home feeling more festive than a beautiful real tree and we have trees to suit all budgets. We grow all of our Christmas trees in Shropshire throughout the year so they are in peak condition come December and ready to take home.

Weston Sawmill accept orders all year round for our trees and you are more than welcome to come and see them for yourself. In this blog, we are going to have a look at the key differences between our two most popular seasonal trees.

What are the differences between these Christmas trees?

The classic spruce tree is what you will find in most homes in the UK and truly is a festive classic. Spruce christmas trees smell incredible and look fantastic in the home. The spruce has a vivid green colour about it with rectangular needles and is perfect for hanging your baubles and tinsel on. However, spruce Christmas trees do tend to lose their needles quicker than the Nordman so are best off being purchased closer to Christmas day. The Nordman on the other hand has incredible needle retention so will require the minimum amount of cleaning. It also has a more cone-like shape compared to the spruce but has a glossier appearance.

Choose Weston Sawmill This Christmas

We sell both the spruce and nordman free-standing or in potted versions with each one available in roughly three different sizes. Weston Sawmill give our Christmas trees the best possible treatment all year round so they are perfect at the most wonderful time of the year. We hope you can come and visit us to see our festive trees for yourself but if not, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at any time for more information.

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We’re on the Countdown to Christmas Tree Glee!

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With only 93 days ‘til Christmas, we’re already getting excited about the festive season.

Soon, tinsel and baubles will populate every home and Christmas shopping will be in full swing. Everyone knows one of the best parts of Christmas is the tree, and picking the perfect one is a large part of the fun!

There’s sure to be the inevitable decision about how big of a tree you need and which tree each member of the family prefers, before you settle on the perfect one to make your Christmas merry!

Here at Weston Sawmill we make sure that there there’s a wide choice of sizes and types of Christmas trees in Shropshire, to make sure you find one that everyone loves!  To help you get prepared here’s our guide on how to get the best out of your Christmas trees in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.

The Big Question: Which Christmas tree for your home in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton?

Before you decide on the size and shape of your tree, you first have to decide which type of tree is for you! Why not try our Norway spruce, which is the epitome of traditional Christmas trees.

Famous for its intoxicating Christmas tree smell it will instantly transport you into the festive spirit and is sure to turn any room into a winter wonderland.

However, if you’ve got pets or small children why not take a look at our Nordmann Fir, this is the most popular type of real tree in the UK. It too looks great, but the fir has non-drop, blunt needles meaning that there’s minimal maintenance, and can be a little safer if there’s little feet around. We also have the option for them to be potted or cut, depending on if you want to keep the tree for a prolonged time of just for the season!

Treat your Christmas trees with care:

Once you’ve decided on your Christmas trees for your home in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Shropshire, it’s important that you look after it to keep it looking its best! Here are a few tips to help make sure your cut tree is as jolly as you this Christmas season:

  • Make sure you keep your tree away from direct heat to avoid it drying out.
  • Make sure you place your tree in water as soon as possible, and keep it topped up!
  • Cut a ½ inch thick disk from the base of the tree to help it take in the water.

Now all that’s left for you to do is enjoy decorating it, with your brightest baubles and sparkly lights. Then pile it high with all of your wonderful presents, and be sure to enjoy the centre piece of your Christmas! For all your Christmas trees in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton, come down to Weston Sawmill!

Christmas Trees – Choosing the right type:

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You always want Christmas to be a magical time for you and your family. The centrepiece of Christmas is almost always the Christmas tree – lit up with bright lights and baubles – it’s the focus point of celebrations. With so much focus on it, it’s tricky to know which type of tree is best for you this year. Fret not! We’ve got a short guide to help you pick between the options and make your Christmas a merry one!

Fir Christmas Tree

Above: Fir Christmas Tree.

Light ’em up! – The Right Christmas Trees:

There are two primary contenders when it comes to choosing a Christmas tree: the Fir and the Spruce. Both are excellent candidates, but they each have different criteria to consider.

The Fir is a tree that sheds yearly. They are ideal for a large outdoor display in your garden, or as part of community function. They yearly shedding can make them a rather messy choice for indoors, as the needles will scatter over your floor as they shed.

The Spruce, on the other hand, only sheds once every three-to-four years. Buying a young spruce can be an excellent decision for an indoor display and can be an excellent investment. If you were to buy a young enough Spruce, you could host it indoors on the year of purchase, care outdoors for a year and then (size permitting) bring it for the next year’s Christmas. Once your spruce has outgrown your home (or is on it’s shedding year) it can make an excellent outdoor tree.

Spruce Christmas Tree

Above: Potted Spruce Christmas Tree

Whatever Christmas tree you decide on, we can help you every step of the way to make sure you’re happy with the result and can enjoy a magical Christmas. You can check out our range of Christmas trees on our website. We cater to Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and all of the surrounding West Midlands areas. If you have any questions or  queries, leave a comment below – or get in touch via our website.