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.

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.

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.