CHRISTMAS trees have hit the shelves, we reveal how getting festive doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.
December is here which means that for many a tree will be the next thing to tick off the to-do list.
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We have scoured the market for the cheapest Christmas trees around at the moment and prices start from just £11.
But remember before you rush to splash the cash do shop around as you may be able to find cheaper elsewhere.
You can use price comparison sites such as Google Shopping to compare the prices across various retailers.
We did our price checks online and you might be able to get a better deal by visiting your local store or garden centre.
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Prices also change a lot this time of year so it is best to have a last-minute look around when you are ready to buy.
If you intend to buy online remember to factor in any delivery costs that may be added to your order, this could vary depending on what size of tree you go for.
We have rounded up a list of the cheapest trees we found and there is a good mix of real and artificial ones to choose from.
Home Bargains
- Real Christmas tree
- £10.99
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If you don’t fancy spending a lot of cash on a big fancy tree this option from Home Bargains could work for you.
The trees have taken social media by storm this week but dozens of shoppers rushing to grab one.
They look to be around 5ft tall and quite bushy around the bottom.
It’s important to note that these trees are selling fast and different stores may have varying amounts of stock.
You should call up your nearest store before heading out to avoid disappointment.
Shoppers can find their nearest Home Bargains using the store locator tool on the chain’s website.
Tesco
- Pot-grown Nordman fir Christmas trees
- £12.50 (with a Clubcard)
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Tesco is selling pot-grown Nordman fir Christmas trees for £25.
But you can get them for half price if you have a Clubcard.
Getting a Clubcard is pretty easy and, what’s more, it’s free too.
Shoppers have been getting pretty excited about these bargain trees this week.
These ones are pretty small but the supermarket is also selling larger 6ft tall trees for £15 with a Clubcard.
Aldi
- Medium Nordman Fir Christmas Tree
- £16.99
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Aldi has a medium-sized tree advertised on its website for £16.99.
It is a real Nordman Fir and is described as being “minimal yet elegant’.
The tree has an A-line shape and has been sustainably sourced from Aberdeenshire.
It is listed as being from 160-180cm tall which is around 5ft to 6ft.
The discounter also has a large size for £24.99.
Although the trees are showing on the website you will need to visit a store if you want to buy one.
You can find your nearest store by using the store locator tool on the website.
Lidl
- Medium Nordman Fir non-drop Christmas Tree
- £16.99
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Lidl has the same offering as Aldi for the same price.
The Nordman Fir tree is non-drop and has been “hand pruned” to give a lovely bushy shape.
It is listed as being from 160-180cm tall which is around 5ft to just under 6ft tall, and is available in stores only.
Lidl recommends that to get the best out of the tree you should saw approximately 5cm off the base and place it in a water holding stand.
You can find your nearest store by using the store locator tool on the website.
Dunelm
- 6ft Essentials Christmas Tree
- £22
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The essentials tree from Dunelm has “realistic fir tips” and is easy to open and display.
It has a base included and also has a five-star customer rating on the website.
Delivery on this tree would cost £3.95 for standard or £2.95 for next day.
B&Q
- 6ft Eiger Artificial Christmas Tree
- £30
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The Eiger artificial tree from B&Q is currently reduced from £39 down to £30.
If the 6ft size does not suit you, there are three other sizes to choose from including 4ft, 7.5ft and 10ft.
One customer said about the Eiger tree: “Best tree I’ve bought for this amazing price.”
The Range
- 6ft Norway Spruce
- £14.99
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The Range has a Norway Spruce artificial tree for just £14.99, which is the cheapest tree we found by 1p.
It was originally £29.99 so you are making a saving of 50% on this at the moment.
The tree is a realistic design and has traditional green tips, it also comes with a secure plastic stand.
Wilko
- 6ft Norway Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree
- £15
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The Wilko website also has the same Norway Spruce as The Range.
This is due to the fact that the retailer now owns the discounter.
The tree is available in two other sizes, a 4ft which retails at £10 and a 7ft which retails at £20.
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