Norway Spruce

Appearance

The Norway Spruce boasts a classic conical shape with short, bushy branches. A warm, deep forest green, this tree is the perfect canvas for even the most gaudy lights and baubles. It’s even fuller at the bottom with no gaps to the trunk.

History

As the name would suggest, the Norway Spruce originated in Scandinavia and was used for timber thanks to its strength. But during the Victorian era, Prince Albert popularised an old German tradition of decorating a tree for Christmas by adding lights to a Norway Spruce. Soon, the trend had spread all over Europe. Even today, Oslo sends the gift of a Norway Spruce to London’s Trafalgar Square, in gratitude for our help during the Second World War.

Size

The Norway Spruce is an efficient, fast-growing tree that takes five to six years to reach 6ft in height. This allows us to price the Norway significantly lower than other varieties of fir.

Scent and Needles

The Norway Spruce is known for its aroma, infusing every corner of your home with that typical pine scent of a true Christmas tree. The needles are fresh, fragrant, and slightly spikier, they do tend to drop throughout the season.

Care

The Norway Spruce is primarily an outdoor tree, creating instant impact in a city centre or town square. Indoors, it may be susceptible to heat and drop needles faster. If you’re going to purchase a Norway Spruce for your home, wait a little later so that it’s still in its prime for the big day.

Ordering

Once you have placed your order, your tree is hand-selected from our specialist farm in the Scottish Borders two days before your delivery date to maximise freshness.

Delivery

We dispatch our trees the working day before your delivery date, to reduce time in transit. We use specialist couriers to ensure your tree arrives safely and in excellent condition. Our couriers will send you a text message 30 minutes before they arrive, so you know when you can expect to receive your tree