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The non-drops - both Firs and Pines - loose moisture, and therefore conditon, slowly. They still need watering to maintain a glossy look - see Tree Care.
Non-drops are generally slower growing and more difficult to prune (than Spruces) - so they cost more. A 6' tree is probably 9-10 years old - so they are actually very reasonably priced for all that extra effort and time taken to grow.
 The Firs
Nordmann Fir ~ the best known non-drop. Thick, glossy leaves. Brilliant needle retention. Broad, full-bodied. A stunning variety of Christmas tree.
Available in
- Cut ~ 4-9' / 1.25-3 m. Larger sizes by pre-order only - orders taken from 1 October each year. From £34
- Pot ~ 60 cm -1.5 m + the height of the pot. From £25 (3 Dec - 2' & 4' sold out, 2+' & 3' available)
Frazer Fir ~ soft, silvery leaves. Not so broad as a Nordmann, so you can achieve height without so much width.
- Cut trees ~ 4-7' / 1.25-2.25 m. From £33 (3 Dec - sold out)
Koreanna Fir ~ in between the Nordmann and Frazer for width but also very good needle retention
- Cut trees ~ 4-7' / 1.25-2.25 m. From £33
- Pot grown ~ 1.1 m. From £40 (3 Dec - sold out)
 The Pines
Scots Pine ~ dark green, very long needles, brilliant needle retention, stunning - really stunning - with white lights
- Cut trees ~ 5-8' / 1.5-2.5 m. From £30 (3 Dec - sold out)
Lodge Pole Pine ~ bright greem, very long needles, brilliant needle retention - a stunning effect can be achieved with just lights
- Cut trees ~ 5-8' / 1.5-2.5 m. From £30
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