Christmas Tree Residential Marketing Brochure

Pines and Needles
Premier Christmas Trees
0203 384 9420
enquiries@pinesandneedles.com
Residential Services

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Contents
About Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Why Choose Pines and needles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Non Drop Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Traditional Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Our Range of Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Christmas Tree Delivery Options - Inner London. . . . . . . . . . 9
Christmas Tree Delivery Options - Outside London. . . . . . . . . 10
Christmas Decoration Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Service . . . . . . . . . . 12
Our Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Christmas Decoration Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Our Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Our Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Our Greenery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Garlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Noble Fir Swags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wreaths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Range of Decorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Caring for your Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Plantations and Sustainability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
0203 384 9420Contact Us for a Free Quotation enquiries@pinesandneedles.com

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Pines and Needles was found-
ed by brothers Josh and Sam
Lyle back in 1995. It all start-
ed when the youngsters (then
aged 15 and 13) came up with
the brainwave of loading an
old horsebox with Christmas
trees from their family farm in
Scotland and taking the long
journey down to London. Af-
ter a few years the kilted crew
grew in size, the Internet beck-
oned, and the rest, as they
say, is history.
We now have over 20 season-
al retail outlets around Lon-
don and the south of England
in addition to our online store,
and bring Christmas cheer to
thousands of families every
festive season.
Pines and Needles now pro-
vide the most comprehensive
Christmas services in the UK
to residential and corporate
customers, with a product or
service to suit almost any re-
quirement, no matter how big
or small.
About Us

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Quality Guarantee
All of our trees are guaranteed premium quality, and every effort is made
to select only the finest examples of each species. If you are not happy
with the tree let us know on the day of delivery and we will replace it.
Price Promise
Because we grow our own trees we are able to offer exceptional val-
ue to our clients, moreover we will beat any like for like written quote
to areas where we offer our service.
Sustainability
All of our trees are grown on our own plantations, and for every tree
that is felled, three more are planted.
Nearly 20 Years of Experience
We’ve been installing trees for nearly twenty years and have perfect-
ed our craft, techniques and equipment to safely and securely instal,
decorate, and remove large trees and festive displays.
Trusted by Iconic Clients
Some of Britain’s most well recognised businesses and brands trust
us to take care of every detail for their Christmas needs. See some
examples throughout this brochure.
The Complete Service
From seed to you - we nurture the Christmas tree throughout, as we
deliver, install, decorate, collect and recycle.
Giving Back to the Community
We take responsibility to enhance the environment and the wider
community through environmentally conscious processes and the
delivery of exceptional products and services that enhance people’s
lives. Every year we donate to worthwhile causes and this year we
are donating a minimum of £10,000 to Action for Children, one of
the largest children’s charities that speaks out for the most vulnera-
ble, disadvantaged and neglected children.
Why Choose Pines and Needles?
“Fantastic service. Couldn’t have been happier. Many
thanks.“
Andrew McMillan

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We grow our own trees on our own plantations. While that
may not sound like a big deal, it makes a massive differ-
ence to the finished product that will eventually comple-
ment your living room or office.
Planting our own trees under the careful supervision of
our own arborist gives us complete control over every as-
pect of the trees development from planting and pruning
to feeding and cutting. This degree of care and control en-
sures that every tree that passes through our gates has
been able to achieve its full potential and is the fullest
and freshest example of the species. Being vertically in-
tegrated also allows us the ability to control how the trees
are grown and replanted in the most sustainable manner.
Our Trees
All of our trees are guaranteed
premium quality and if you are
not totally satisfied with it for
any reason then simply let us
know on the day of delivery and
we will replace it for you.
Furthermore our trees are
measured to half way up the
leader (the large central stem
at the top of the tree) rather
than to the tip, ensuring you
get excellent value for money.
Minimum
Tree height
measured by
Pines and Needles
Minimum
Tree height
measured by other
suppliers
The Best Trees You Can
Find Anywhere -
Guaranteed!
Price Promise
Because we grow our own trees we
can offer exceptionally good value -
we promise you. We will beat any like
for like written quotation.

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Non Drop Christmas Trees
ideal for indoor use Price from £35.95
If your Christmas tree is going to be situated in-
doors then we strongly recommend a non-drop
variety as opposed to a traditional Norway Spruce
as they are far superior at handling warm indoor
environments and can retain their needles for far
longer.
The Nordmann Fir
(Abies Nordmanniana)
This variety is the preferred
choice of modern Britons as
the needles are not pointy and
the tree benefits from its abili-
ty to retain its needles even in
very dry conditions. The tree
has flattened needles which are
a glossy dark green on top with
two blue-white bands of stoma-
ta below giving the Nordmann
Fir its signature two-tone depth,
like that of the olive tree. Avail-
able from 3ft.
Potted Fraser Firs
(Abies Fraseri) a species of fir
native to the mountains of
the eastern United States. The
species is in fact named after
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the botanist John Fraser (1750–
1811), who made numerous
botanical collections in the
region. They are characterized
by a heavy density; with rich
colours of platinum silver and
deep hues of blueish green.
They are grown in their pots
resulting in them having an
increased long term survival
rate. As long as they are kept
watered and not subject to
frequent temperature changes
they can be placed back outside
after Christmas. There is no
guarantee however that if you
repot or replant them into the
ground that they will survive.
“I last ordered a tree from you 8 years ago. The
lovely potted tree lasted EIGHT Christmases.“
Alison Batchelor
“Everything about this
delivery was AMAZING
this year. The 2
gentlemen were fun,
nice and professional
with a very good
Christmas spirit. Most
importantly, the tree
itself is the nicest we
have ever had. Thank
you so much. Merry
Christmas“
Ralph Riachi

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Traditional Christmas Trees
ideal for outdoor use Price from £31.95
Norway Spruce
(Picea Abies) are the traditional Victorian
Christmas Trees. They have a fresh scent and
elegant fine foliage. These trees are not soft to
the touch and tend to drop their needles very
quickly when they are brought indoors therefore
we do not recommend getting your delivered in
November or early December as their condition
can deteriorate rapidly once in a warm indoor
environment. The tree can be bare in less than
a week if it gets too warm and dry. In Queen
Victorias day the tree was traditionally put up
on Christmas Eve so this short lifepan was not
a problem, but todays consumer usually expects
the tree to last far longer, so the less fragrant Non-
Drop varieties have overtaken in popularity.
The Norway Spruce is ideal for outdoor use
though as they love the cold, wet conditions and
this enhances the traditional aroma that they give
off. These are the trees that you will see in town
centres and public spaces across the country. The
ciy of Oslo in Norway still sends a massive Spruce
tree to be placed in Trafalgar Square every year in
thanks for help from the UK in the Second World
War.
“Perfect! Very happy
with everything!! The
delivery was great and
punctual, and always
contacted me to let me
know the time. Thank
you guys very much.“
Zhanna Rean
“This was our first Christmas in
London and with that, our first tree
delivery. This tree was beautiful! Tall,
full, lush and smelled wonderful!
Several friends and family from
out of the country and locally
commented on just how gorgeous
the tree was, will definitely buy
through Pines and Needles again
next year!“
Eric Staebell
“A very good
tree, nice and
bushy and a
good shape.“
Adrian
Sadgrove

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Our Range of Services
We have our own fleet of vans and a dedicated
team of enthusiastic specialists. A jovial and
friendly bunch, our delivery team is hard to
miss in their kilts, in keeping with our Scottish
heritage, as well as their jolly Santa hats.
Because we don’t use an external courier ser-
vice in our central London delivery zone, we
have much more control to ensure we deliver
what you want, when you want it.
All our team are contactable by phone, and you
will be sent their numbers before delivery put-
ting you in the drivers seat.
We always keep you in the loop
Your driver will call you before he arrives
We will send you an text message with details of
your deliver
Your driver will call you if there’s a problem
Online order tracking
What happens if the delivery
is delayed for any reason?
We have been on time 98% of the time over the
past 10 years
But if we are late, we will do everything in our pow-
er to keep you informed.
We are proud to have
the most flexible and
accommodating delivery
services in London.

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Budget £14.95
Delivery(£7 per extra tree)
• Choose the preferred date of your delivery
• Your tree will be delivered anytime between
8:00hrs and 22:00hrs
• Text Message confirmation with your drivers
details to be supplied on the day
• NB. this option does not include putting the
tree in the stand
Standard £19.95
Delivery (£10 per extra tree)
• Choose the preferred date and time of
delivery (Inner-London Zone Only)
• Choose a convenient 4 hour timeslot during
which to expect delivery
Tree Decoration from
Service £96.00
• Don’tliftafinger,wewilldeliver,install,light
and decorate your tree to look fabulous.
• Choose your preferred date and time of
delivery
• Our kilted delivery guys will erect the tree in
its stand and skilfully put the lights on for
you and decorate the tree
• Contact us for more information about this
service
Light Installation £59.95
Service (£30 per extra tree)
• Choose your preferred date and time of
delivery
its stand and skilfully put the lights on for
you
• NB. Remember to buy the stand and lights
if you don’t already have them
For trees 13ft and over - Email us with the
details or call on 020 3384 9420 for quote.
Premium £29.95
Delivery (£15 per extra tree)
• Choose your preferred date and time of delivery
its stand for you
• NB. Remember to order a stand if you don’t
have one
S M S S M S
Christmas Tree Delivery Options - Inner London
Standard, Premium, Light Installation, and our Full Decoration Service are only availbe in inner London. For similar services outside of London please contact us for a a quote.
Our delivery service has evolved considerably since the
early days of our fledgling enterprise. We started with one
van which we borrowed from our brother’s Dry Cleaning
operation. We now have our own dedicated fleet along
with a solid team of experienced London delivery drivers
and installers who make this entire operation possible.
Traditionally we have served the central London market,
but we have since expanded our reach to cover most
parts of Greater London. Have a look below at the differ-
ent options and choose the one that works for you.
Morning Deliveries: 08:00 - 13:00
Afternoon Deliveries: 13:00 - 18:00
Evening Deliveries: 18:00 - 22:00
Office Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Inner-London
Delivery
Time Options
S M S
S M S S M SDelivery
available in
timeslots from
08.00h to 22.00h
7 days a week
from 17th Nov to
24th December!

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Christmas Tree Delivery
Options
Outside our London Delivery
zone? Not a problem.
You can still have your Christmas tree (up to
9ft.) delivered anywhere in the UK mainland
(excluding Northern Ireland and the Isle of
Wight).
Nationwide Delivery:
£19.95 for tree deliveries
next day between Monday - Friday by 18.00hrs
£5.95 for all other deliveries without a tree (greenery,
lights decorations etc)
5-7 days between Monday - Friday by 18.00hrs
For homes and offices located outside of Central Lon-
don, deliveries are made by our excellent affiliate cou-
rier service. All you need to do is choose which day
you would like your goods delivered – and hey presto
they will be there before 6pm that day. Unfortunately
the couriers are not contracted to install trees and
can only offer a drop off service. We can only ship
trees up to feet tall with out nationwide partners. For
larger trees please contact us for a quote.
If the couriers miss you at point of delivery, they’ll
leave a card and you can rearrange a second deliv-
ery free of charge. However if they miss you a second
time, you may incur a failed delivery charge. Alter-
natively, it would make things easier if you tick the
“friendly neighbours” or “safe garden” box when or-
dering, so the tree can be left in a safe place if you’re
not in.
If the courier service is late and cannot delivery your
goods on the date of your choice, they will automat-
ically put your delivery forward to the next available
delivery date. Delays can occur with the contract-
ed courier. Such delays are beyond our control and
as such do not qualify for a refund under our own
scheme. In severe weather, delays of up to 5 days may
occur so please allow for this if you require your tree
on or by a specific date.
“If you’re in two minds whether to
order a tree unseen, don’t hesitate!
I have received 4 perfect trees and
excellent service.“
Jennifer Hayward
“I love you Pines and Needles... the tree is
beautiful and in tip top condition, a proper
Christmas tree shape and no damage at
all. Beats my friends tree hands down!
Christmas has finally arrived now it’s up!!
The delivery driver was super nice and
cheerful. Thank you for an amazing tree
and choosing Tuffnells as your delivery
service for us outside central London.“
Melanie Herzog

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Christmas
Decoration
Service
We offer a full decorating service for both residen-
tial and commercial premises, internal and exter-
nal. We can tailor the service to suit you, incorpo-
rating trees, lights, wreaths, garlands and a range of
luxury decorations.
Contact us for a dedicated brochure about Christ-
mas decoration service or have a look on our web-
site for more information.
“What a great service! Two very helpful and
cheerful delivery men who made great
efforts to do a good job. The tree is beautiful,
fresh and has kept it’s needles well. Thank
you. We’ll order again.“
Suzanne Satow
“Love the tree...it has been
decorated beautifully. Very
impressed once again with your
service. Merry Christmas“
Kelly O’Keefe
“Best service ever! Just moved to
London didn’t have anything
for our tree so your decoration
service was perfect. Tree is
beautiful! Very happy. Thank you!“
Kelli Bowie

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Christmas Tree Collection
and Recycling Service
All good things must come to an end. After the can-
dles have burned down and the crackers have all been
pulled, we will be on hand to help you get your house-
hold back in order.
IntheUKapproximately250tonnes(accordingtoWrap
research 2012) of Christmas trees, that could have been
recycled, are simply thrown out after Christmas. They
should be gathered and sent for chipping and compost-
ing. The resulting product is a rich biomass that can
be used as mulch or soil improver. A far better option
than ending up in landfill!!
We offer a number of collection and recycling options
to suit your requirements and budget, from pickup to
full cleanup service including wrapping and boxing
your lights and decorations. Please see below for details
of each service option.
For Collection before the 2nd of January please contact
us for a quotation.
Collections finish on 14th January. For collection after
then please contact us to make special arrangements
Premium
£64.95
Collection
You won’t have to lift a finger.
We will take all decorations off the tree, safely
wrap them in tissue, package them in boxes,
undress the lights, stow them, clean up the
fallen needles and then take the tree away to be
recycled.
Standard
£34.95
Collection
We will arrive on the date and time of your
choosing to collect your tree, clean up the mess
and recycle it - all lights and decorations must
be the taken off the tree prior to our arrival.
Budget
£29.95
Collection
Our job is easier if we don’t have to stop at your
address for long, so we pass on this saving to
you. We offer this budget service if you have al-
ready undecorated your tree and left it OUT-
SIDE - ready for us to simply take it away for
recycling.
S M S S M S S M S
“Great service and great guys! Happy Christmas“
Nicholas Lewin
“Excellent Service. Attentive, on
time.“
Aaron Beckman
“Brilliant Service
- both telephone
ladies and the
drivers. Thanks for
making the whole
experience such a
grewat one. Until
next year....“
Alex Sanz
“Great tree and great service. Thank you again.“
Alessia Hill

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Most of us have witnessed a
Christmas tree falling over at
one point or another. It turns out
the stands are not all created
equal. There have been numer-
ous designs and iterations, but
until recently none of them have
been fit for purpose in our eyes.
We recommend a stand with a
water reservoir as these allow
the tree to absorb water and
maintain their foliage for longer.
Remember the stand is like your
tree’s shoe so you want to get it
fitted just right.
Cut trees, like flowers can re-
quire large amounts of wa-
ter especially during their first
week indoors. Our water holding
stands are suitable for trees up
to 12 feet tall. For trees situated
outdoors and those larger than
12ft we recommend the use of
a heavy-duty metal “Civic Stand”
suitable for trees up to 25ft tall.
Our Stands Water Holding Stands from £16.95
• Stable/Durable • Easy to Use • With a reservoir for water
Made of virgin, high-impact polypropylene assures durability and
reliability. The steel bolts are easy to use and make light work of
set-up. With a low, wide and generous water holding reservoir they
accommodate low branches and keep the tree fresh. Steel spikes
at the centre of the reservoir anchor the tree safely, prevent shift
and makes set-up a snap. Reinforced holes on the outer edge of
the stand allow attachment to plywood if additional stability is
needed when used with an extra large tree. Spill guard prevents
over-filling mishaps.
IfyouarehavingyourtreedeliveredinNovemberorearlyDecember,
or if your tree will be kept in an air-conditioned environment, it is
especially important to keep your tree watered using this type of
stand. Remember to top up the water reservoir regularly - You will
be surprised how much your tree may drink!
Water Holding Stands Small Medium Large Extra Large
Suitable for which tree Real Real Real Real
Appropriate tree size Upto 4 ft Upto 7ft Upto 10ft Upto 12ft
Dimentions 12”x12”x5” 16”x16”x7” 20”x20”x8” 24”x24”x9.5”
Water Reservoir Holds 3ltrs 4ltrs 6.5lts 11lts
Suitable for trunk diametre Upto 7.62cm Upto 14cm Upto 15cm Upto 20cm
Civic Stands
If your tree is being situated
outdoors OR is taller than 12 foot
then please see our industrial
grade Civic Stands as they are
better suited to larger trees.
“Brilliant tree - my wife says
the best we have ever had -
shape, density, everything!
Able to choose delivery
date to suit and dropped off
when promised, thank you.“
Robert Ian Higson
“Very easy to
us even for
someone
impractical like
me“

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We stock an extensive range of lighting products to add sparkle to
your tree whatever the size. Whether you want to illuminate an en-
tire house or simply adorn your beautiful Christmas tree we have
indoor, outdoor, solar powered and low energy LEDs. Please feel
free to contact us if you have special requirements or would like
advice on any of our products.
We stock string lights which are most popular for use on trees. We
also have cluster, waterfall curtains and battery powered lights.
Our Lights
for Christmas and all year round
LED String Christmas
Lights from £16.95
These top quality LED bulbs emit considerably less heat than their filament burning predecessors which
translates to increased longevity for your cut Christmas tree. They also use a fraction of the power that
traditional systems demand. The combination provides a safer, eco-friendly solution available in 6 lengths
to suit all trees 120, 200, 360, 480, 720 and 960 bulbs with Warm White, Ice White, Red, Blue and Multi-
Coloured bulbs. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. These lights also feature a control switch
for static and several flashing display modes! (Lead cable from transformer to controller is 1m, controller to
1st bulb is 9m, 10 cm bulb spacing, 5mm bulb.)
LED String Lights
Dis-
tance
until the
1st bulb
Whole
Cable
Length
Distance
between
bulbs
Size of
bulbs
120 Bulbs (Supabrights) 10m 22m 10cm 5mm
200 Bubls (Supabrights) 10m 30m 10cm 5mm
960 Bulbs 10m 106m 10cm 5mm
Tree
Size
Recommended
Number
of Lights
3ft 120
4ft 120
5ft 200
6ft 200
7ft 360
8ft 360
9ft 480
10ft 480
11ft 720
12ft 960
High Impact from
LED Cluster Lights £39.95
High Impact LED lights provide a modern
twist on the classic string light design with
bulbs clustered only 40mm apart. Available
in Warm White or Multi-Coloured bulbs, the
clustered bulbs form a wider more impressive
band of light. Suitable for indoor or outdoor
use and once the tree is taken down they are
great for decorating your home or garden.
They have a multi function controller so you
can choose from static (non flashing) or one
of several sequences. LED bulbs are low ener-
gy and if one bulb blows - the rest still work
(however the broken bulb cannot be replaced).
If you are planning on decorating a tree with
these, we advise a minimum of 960 LEDs for
a five foot tree. We sell 2000 bulb lights which
will be adequate covrrage for an 8-9 ft tree.

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Garlands
Our natural garlands
are hand made with real
Noble Fir and can be
decorated with lights,
dried fruits, pine cones,
and bows. They look
and smell amazing and
are ideal for use on
mantelpieces, banisters
and other high profile
locations.
Our artificial garlands are
flexible and lightweight
and can be used to dec-
orate harder to reach lo-
cations and places where
weight is an issue (over
pictures etc).
Noble Fir
Swags £19.95
Swags came from the
pagan tradition of
bringing living things
inside in winter to cele-
brate new life coming.
A lovely decoration for
the inside or outside
of your home. Hand
made from real No-
ble Fir foliage. These
swags bring real fes-
tive spirit and are so
versatile. They make
great decorations for
walls, windows and
doors. They are suit-
able for use both in-
doors and outside and
the wonderful scent
of the real fir creates
a welcoming aroma.
Our
Greenery
Deck the Halls with boughs of Holly!
Why stop at holly? Why not drape a
garland over the mantle? Or wrap
another around the banister? Cov-
er doorways or loop overhead in an
atrium or conservatory. The possi-
bilities are endless. Bring the out-
doors “in” with these beautifully
made hand crafted items. Let your
family know that they matter and
create a sumptuous environment
where everyone can get cosy.
Make the neighbours green with
envy with a beautiful wreath or
sash. Last but not least, don’t for-
get the mistletoe - just because its
Christmas doesn’t mean we have to
stop playing cupid.
How to put them up
Real garlands and wreaths can be attached using hooks,
and suction cups but be aware that they are quite heavy. If
you are in our London delivery zone, we can install them for
you. Get in touch with our decorating teamto discuss your
options and we will find the right solution for you.

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We have a extensive selection
of wreaths with garlands avail-
able to match. All our stun-
ning, fresh, handmade Noble
Fir wreaths are beautiful as
plain foliage or in one of our
5 decorated designs. All are
made in 3 sizes.
If you have a specific design
that you would like, our team
can make bespoke wreaths
and garlands to any size and
with any decorations. Just get
in touch and let us know what
you would like. Our experts
have made giant 1m diameter
wreaths and garlands as long
as 10m!
Our wreaths can be used in-
doors and outside and make
the most inviting addition to
your entrance.
Various wreath hangers are
available so there is a fitting
suitable for most doors, in-
cluding glass and wood.
Wreaths
from £19.95
“Gorgeous tree and the
wreath is really pretty”
Amanda Denny

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Range of from
Decorations £2.50
We carry a range of luxury
glass and shatterproof bau-
bles to suit all tastes, styles
and budgets.
We stock traditional wooden
designs, Scandinavian sculpt-
ed metal and paper and ce-
ramic tree decorations.
So whether you want rustic,
traditional, glamorous or chic
minimalist designs on your
tree, our experts have cho-
sen something for everyone.
Have a look at our extensive
range of tree top angels and
stars too!

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Buy a fresh Christmas Tree
Buy a fresh Christmas tree from Pines
andNeedles-partoftheBritishChrist-
mas Tree Growers Association.
Prepare the trunk -
we do this to all our trees
so you don’t have to!
Just before you install your tree, saw
off the bottom 1” (3cm) of the trunk.
This creates a fresh cut and opens
up the pores in the bark, which oth-
erwise can block up with sap within
a few hours of being cut. The tree is
then able to drink water through these
pores via capillary action.
They need routine
Do not expose your tree to sudden
changes in temperature. Trees like
most people are creatures of habit
and prefer steady conditions.
Keep it away from
any heat sources
Position your Christmas tree away
from any heat sources such as radi-
ators and fireplaces. Heat dries out
your tree faster, so the further from
potentially damaging heat sources
the better.
Water your tree
Place your tree in plain water - not soil
or sand which would block the pores
in the bark. This is best achieved by
using a specially designed Christmas
tree stand. Many precious hours can
be wasted trying to make a Christmas
Tree stand up straight in an ordinary
bucket, using just bricks or stones!
All stands are not created equal, and
we strongly recommend the Cinco
stands which can be used on trees
up to 12ft tall.
Then keep on
watering it!
Keep the Christmas tree stand topped
up with water. Your Christmas tree
may drink 2-3 pints (1-2 litres) of wa-
ter per day, depending on its size and
your central heating settings.
This is very important as once the
water level drops below the tree’s
trunk, sap will re-seal the bark with-
in a few hours, preventing the tree
from drinking any further water -
even if you then re-fill the Christmas
tree stand. - You won’t want to have
to saw off the bottom inch of the
trunk again! An empty bottle of wine
is ideal for this task - and a good way
of remembering to give your tree a
Christmas drink. Also be aware that
dogs often favour the tree stand as
a convenient watering hole.
Christmas Trees are similar to cut flowers. They have a remarkable ability to absorb water by
capillary action through their bark. Cut flowers behave in a similar way by drawing water up
through their stems.
Be Aware that these trees are natural living things, and once they are cut they begin to die - sad as this
is - apart from artificial trees we are still without a solution to this simple fact of life. Time the arrival of
your tree with this in mind to increase longevity and get the most out of it.
Caring for your Tree
How to look after your Christmas Tree...

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Plantations Sustainability
Here at Pines and Needles we are passionate
about trees and all things green! In fact Pines and
Needles is committed to helping the environment
in every way we can. Here is a list of the meas-
ures we take to ensure that we play our part in
helping the planet, along with some insights into
our Environmental Policy:
• We are carbon positive for most of the year as
our trees absorb Carbon and emit Oxygen. It
is estimated that each acre of Christmas trees
produces enough oxygen to meet the needs
of 16 people. During the Christmas season
we are Carbon Neutral as any emissions from
transportation and delivery vehicles is offset by
the trees still growing on our plantations. Real
Christmas trees are better for the environment
than artificial trees because they do not use
non-biodegradable plastics and metals, and
can be recycled through chipping for use in gar-
dens.
• For every Christmas tree that is harvested,
Pines and Needles replants seedlings in its
place, ready to begin the cycle of growing, fixing
carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen again for
us straight away.
• We always use power-saving LED lights as they
use a fraction of the energy of incandescent
bulbs.
Proud Members of the
British Christmas Tree
Growers’ Association
All members of the BCTGA have to con-
form to strict standards in sustainability:
Seed
Only sources which are sustainable and
do not present any threat to endangered
species are used.
Planted area
The area of land used for the cultivation
of Christmas Trees is subjected to a sur-
vey on environmental; ecological and ar-
chaeological impact.
Cultivation of Trees
The growing of trees will be done in ac-
cordance with the best practice indicat-
ed by research in this country and over-
seas.
Chemicals
The British Christmas Tree Growers As-
sociation will commission and encour-
age research into methods of dealing
with pests and disease which reduce
or eliminate the need to use chemical
herbicides or pesticides. Growers will
have available for inspection any re-
quirements under the COSSH Regula-
tions and will guarantee that any use of
chemicals will be in accordance with the
current Pesticide regulations and will be
the minimum necessary to deal with the
particular problem.
Wildlife
Christmas Trees provide an excellent
habitat for many bird species. British
Christmas Tree Growers take account
of the habitats of these birds in the cul-
tivation of their trees. The cycle of grow-
ing and harvesting Christmas Trees is
particularly conducive to birdlife and
no work will be done which will disturb
nests or young birds.
Harvesting
The cutting of Christmas trees is done
in winter and has little or no effect on
breeding or disturbance of wildlife. Trees
will be harvested and handled to ensure
maximum freshness for the purchaser.

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