Nordmann Fir

The Nordmann Fir (Abies Nordmanniana) is the UK’s most popular Christmas tree. This is primarily due to its beautiful shape, and excellent needle retention, which is also why it is often known as the “non-drop” Christmas tree.

Appearance

The Nordmann fir is a dense, conical tree. It has strong bushy branches which grow in tiers that become progressively larger towards the bottom. Our rich green firs are pruned every 6 months to make them as symmetrical and as beautiful as possible.

Look, feel and smell

The needles are a deep dark green, and very soft compared to their spikey spruce counterparts. The top of the needles have a waxy coat, which makes them appear glossy and feel soft, as well as make them better for those with allergies. A great option for those with children and pets. In terms of scent, the Nordmann Fir does not produce a strong scent, unlike the Norway Spruce and Fraser Fir varieties. Instead it provides a subtle fresh, clean smell.

Needle retention

Even after the Christmas tree dries out, Nordmann Firs will try to hold onto most of their needles. They also stand up to heat a lot better than their spruce counterparts. A perfect option for you if you want a low maintenance Christmas tree to keep in a warm and toasty home.

Sizes

We offer Nordmann Firs from 3ft up to 10ft on our website, but we can also offer much larger trees if you contact us directly.

Care

To keep your Christmas tree looking as fresh as possible throughout the festive season we recommend the following:

• • Keep your Christmas tree as cool as possible for as long as possible. While Nordman Firs handle the heat a lot better than Spruces, they will still fare better in the cold than by a roaring fire.
  • Keep your Christmas tree watered. The roots might be gone, but your Christmas tree can still absorb some water through its trunk. This can be hampered if your Christmas tree has formed a sappy seal where it has been cut, so bonus points for sawing a layer of the bottom of the tree before placing it into your water holding stand.

What next

Don't forget you can also add on your sparkly Christmas tree lights, water holding Christmas tree stands and collection for your Christmas trees as part of your order.