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Fraser Fir Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

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At a Glance

  • Variety: Fraser Fir
  • • Narrow, slender tree: Branches are angled upwards at 45 degrees, giving a lean stature that’s not too bushy.
  • • Joint best needle retention with Nordman Fir: Keeps needles for up to 5 weeks with the right care.
  • • Strong branches: Perfect if you love covering your tree in lots of decorations, including weightier baubles etc.
  • • Silvery underside to needles: Plush deep green needles are soft and flat with a silvery hue to the undersides.
  • • Delicious orange fragrance: Lovely balsam aroma, perfect for getting the festive spirit going!
  • Tree Size: 120-150cm (4-5ft)

Reasons to Buy your Christmas tree from Jacksons Nurseries

(1) ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot – buy with confidence from the only online Christmas tree retailer rated ‘Excellent’ 4.9* on Trustpilot. We’ve been a trusted supplier of Christmas trees online for over 25 years.

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(2) Premium quality, freshly cut trees – UK grown trees cut from our own fields. All trees are nurtured by our expert team to ensure the highest quality growing standards.

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(3) Best Prices, Guaranteed – we’ve already price checked all of our trees against competitors so you don’t have to. If you find a tree of the same type and AAA grade elsewhere, we’ll beat it by 10%.

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(4) Choose a Delivery Window to Suit you – we provide a 2 day delivery window for your convenience. Most other online suppliers can only indicate the week of your delivery. We won’t have you waiting at home day after day.

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(5) Christmas Tree Care – we include free Christmas tree care instructions with all trees we supply. There is also a raft of useful Christmas tree advice information available on the Christmas tree FAQs section of our website.

Christmas tree care

(6) Environmentally Friendly – we plant Christmas trees as ‘draw trees’ with native trees in between the Christmas trees as we plant. As the Christmas trees are harvested, we leave the native species on some parts of the Christmas tree growing area to develop into native English woodland.

Environmentally friendly

 

Fraser Fir Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

The Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) is widely regarded as the "Rolls Royce of Christmas Trees" and is often considered the gold standard among evergreen varieties. Native to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, this premium tree has earned its reputation through exceptional needle retention, perfect symmetry, and outstanding ornament-holding capability. It's the preferred choice for many global heads of state (including the White House) and countless families seeking the ultimate holiday centrepiece.

 

Key Features

Exceptional Needle Retention

Fraser Firs are well-renowned for their superior needle-holding ability, often retaining their needles for 4-5 weeks or longer when properly cared for. This makes them virtually maintenance-free compared to other Christmas tree varieties, with minimal needle drop throughout the holiday season.

 

Perfect Natural Shape

  • Form: Develops a classic Christmas tree silhouette with naturally symmetrical, pyramid shape

  • Branch Structure: Dense, sturdy branches arranged in perfect tiers from bottom to top

  • Spacing: Ideal branch spacing that showcases ornaments beautifully without overcrowding

  • Trunk: Straight, strong central trunk that supports the tree's weight excellently

 

Distinctive Needle Characteristics

  • Appearance: Short, flat needles with a rich dark green colour on top and a silvery hue on the undersides

  • Texture: Soft, flexible needles that won't prick fingers during decorating

  • Arrangement: Needles curve upward, creating a full, lush appearance that fills gaps between branches

  • Durability: Needles remain flexible and attached even when dry

 

Fragrance Profile

Fraser Firs offer a delightful, classic Christmas tree scent that's pleasant without being overpowering. The fragrance is:

  • Clean and fresh with subtle citrus undertones

  • Mild enough for scent-sensitive individuals

  • Evokes traditional holiday atmosphere

  • Maintains consistent aroma throughout the season

 

Size Options

Our size recommendations for Fraser Fir trees are as follows:

  • Small Sized: 4-5 feet (120-150cm) - Ideal for smaller living spaces

  • Small to Medium Sized: 5-6 feet (150-175cm) - Our second most popular tree size, suitable for most homes

  • Medium to Large Sized: 6-7 feet (175-200cm) - Our best selling Fraser Fir and most popular size for family homes

  • Large: 7-8 feet (200-225cm) - Suitable for larger rooms with high ceilings

 

Decorating Excellence

Superior Ornament Support

Fraser Firs excel at holding decorations due to their:

  • Strong Branches: Robust branches that won't bend under the weight of ornaments

  • Upward-Angled Needles: Natural needle positioning that helps secure ornament hooks

  • Dense Foliage: Full branch coverage that provides numerous hanging points

  • Structural Integrity: Maintains shape and strength throughout the season

 

Lighting Compatibility

The tree's branch structure and needle arrangement make it perfect for:

  • Traditional string lights that nestle naturally between branches

  • LED light displays that showcase the silvery needle undersides

  • Larger ornamental bulbs that require stable support

  • Heavy garlands and tinsel that need strong branch foundations

 

Care Instructions

Initial Preparation

  1. Fresh Cut: When your tree has been delivered, make a fresh horizontal cut about 3cm (1 inch) from the bottom of the trunk. This will help improve water absorption as the sap will previously have hardened at the base of the trunk.

  2. Place in a Bucket of Water for 4 Hours: Immediate after cutting an inch off the base, place in a large bucket of water for 4 hours.

  3. Stand Selection: Use a sturdy stand that holds at least 4 litres of water

  4. Trunk Fitting: Ensure trunk fits securely without forcing or excessive shaving

 

Daily Maintenance

  • Water Monitoring: Check water level daily and maintain constant supply

  • Initial Consumption: Expect higher water usage (up to 4 litres daily) for first week

  • Positioning: Keep away from heat sources including radiators, fireplaces, and sunny windows

  • Room Temperature: Maintain cooler room temperatures when possible to extend freshness

 

Unique Benefits

Family-Friendly Features

  • Safe Handling: Soft needles won't scratch or poke during decorating

  • Child-Safe: Non-toxic and safe around curious children and pets

  • Easy Cleanup: Minimal needle drop means less hoovering required

  • Allergy-Friendly: Lower pollen production compared to other evergreen varieties

 

Premium Quality Indicators

  • Symmetrical Growth: Naturally develops perfect Christmas tree shape

  • Colour Consistency: Uniform green colouring without brown or yellow patches

  • Needle Flexibility: Fresh needles bend without breaking when gently handled

  • Branch Resilience: Branches spring back when gently bent

 

Sustainability and Origin

Fraser Firs are:

  • Sustainably Grown: Cultivated on our fields using responsible forestry practices

  • Carbon Neutral: Trees absorb CO₂ during growth, offsetting transportation emissions

  • Biodegradable: Completely recyclable through local council collection schemes

 

What Makes Fraser Fir Special

 

The Fraser Fir's reputation as the premier Christmas tree stems from its unique combination of:

  • Longevity: Stays fresh longer than virtually any other variety

  • Beauty: Classic Christmas tree appearance with superior fullness

  • Practicality: Easy to decorate, maintain, and clean up after

  • Reliability: Consistent quality and characteristics year after year

  • Prestige: Chosen for high-profile displays including the White House

 

Ideal For

  • First-time Christmas tree buyers seeking a reliable, low-maintenance option

  • Families with extensive ornament collections requiring superior branch strength

  • Those prioritising longevity who want their tree to last the entire holiday season

  • Households with allergies or sensitivities preferring mild fragrance and minimal mess

  • Anyone seeking premium quality who wants the finest Christmas tree experience

Fresh Cut Christmas TreeCut Christmas Trees
 
Cut trees are still the most popular choice of the real tree as they usually offer the most cost effective solution and are the easiest option for handling.
 
Immediately upon receipt of your tree, remove the packaging. Cut about 25mm off the base of the tree and stand it upright in a bucket of water in a cool building (garden shed or garage). Aim to keep the tree in a cool environment for as long as possible, taking it inside just before Christmas. Make sure the water in the bucket is kept topped up and spray the foliage with water daily if possible. Choose the coolest room in the house (hallway etc), away from open fires and direct sources of heat (radiators etc). Before taking the tree inside, check it fits properly in your stand or if you’ve trimmed enough branches back if keeping it in a bucket. Put the stand (or bucket) in the chosen place in the house, no closer than 60cm to a wall to allow the tree to stand up. Put the tree in the stand and systematically clamp the tree into the stand, ensuring it is upright. If using a bucket, bricks wedged between the bucket and the trunk work well and offer good counter balance. Keep the tree watered in the stand and ideally spray the needles carefully with water everyday (taking care to avoid the lights!)
 
Take the tree out of the house as soon as possible after Christmas. There will inevitably be some needle loss in the process but nothing 5 minutes with a vacuum cleaner can’t fix. Take the tree to your nearest recycling centre because once chipped and composted, your tree can be recycled as mulch top dressing.
 
 
Real Potted Christmas TreePotted Christmas Trees
 
If you want a tree that you can plant after Christmas then smaller potted Christmas trees have the best chance of survival because proportionally, they’ve lost less of their roots to enable them to be taken in to the house, but please remember, they are outdoor trees and taking them inside means we can’t guarantee their survival.
 
Immediately upon receiving your tree, remove the packaging. Store the tree upright in a cool building (garden shed or garage) and keep it well watered. Aim to keep the tree in a cool building for as long as possible, taking it inside just before Christmas and ideally putting it in the coolest room away from open fires and radiators. Water the tree daily and if possible, spray the foliage with water (taking care to turn off and avoid the lights!).
 
As soon as possible, after Christmas, take the tree outside. Dig a hole about 50mm deeper than the top of the pot and sprinkle a handful of bonemeal in the hole and on the soil to be back-filled. Carefully place the pot in the hole and pull the tree out of the pot. The soil may fall away but try and make sure that the soil and the roots stay in contact in the hole. Back-fill the hole, firming down each layer with your heel. Make sure the tree is upright and stake at 45 degree angle if necessary. Water roots and foliage copiously in dry periods. Don’t worry if some of the needles fall off initially – it may be transplant shock and they will come back if the tree survives.
 
We can’t guarantee your tree will live if you've kept it indoors throught Christmas but potted trees often do well and if you follow these directions, you will have given it the best chance of survival.
 
 
For more help on choosing a Christmas tree or a more detailed guide on caring for your chosen Christmas tree please take a look at our helpful guides: