The Lodgepole Pine has a straight stem- in fact, its name is derived from its use by Native Americans for constructing their wooden lodges. As a pine not a fir, the long branches grow upwards. Some of the upper branches may be more suitable for draping light decorations only.

To fulfil customer expectations Burford Garden Company carefully selects its Christmas trees from a high quality, sustainable British and Scandinavian crop. In common with all grown purchases, there will be minor variations from tree to tree. Your tree may look slightly different from the image, but its quality should not be in question. Equally, the measurement cannot be precise. Trees are measured from the base of the trunk to the point at which the highest layer of branches if closed.

Your Christmas tree will last longer if in a room below 18ºC; avoid positioning near a radiator or other source of heat. As soon as your tree arrives, remove the netting, shake it out and saw 2cm from the bottom and place in a bucket of water. The water taken up during this period will hydrate the tree properly. Once positioned, ensure that the water reservoir in the stand is topped up daily with cold water. For more detailed care advice, take a look at our handy guide.