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DisillusionedEmployee · 20/11/2018 15:16

My ceilings measure 7ft 8 (236cm) I was hoping to get the tallest tree possible. Am I being silly thinking I may get away with a 7fter? Obviously I'm aware of the stand and space for a topper but have I got room? Picturing a very slight National Lampoons disaster.... Grin

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DisillusionedEmployee · 20/11/2018 15:22

Ahhh just read their website and says stand is included in the height! 7ft it could be.

Now which "species"?

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halcyondays · 20/11/2018 15:24

I was picturing the tree they had in the Royle Family one year.

I'm sure it'll be fine.

DisillusionedEmployee · 20/11/2018 15:29
Grin
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TrickyD · 20/11/2018 15:43

Check the circumference at the bottom of the tree, the bigger the wider.

DisillusionedEmployee · 22/11/2018 15:40

Any ideas of the most realistic species? Nordman, Norway spruce??

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theboxofdelights · 22/11/2018 15:45

I have got two, the Fraser fir is vv realistic, (I bought the alpine tree this year for another room).

DisillusionedEmployee · 22/11/2018 21:45

Yes, have seen the Fraser fir. So much choice but £££s are there any stockist apart from direct from BH?

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theboxofdelights · 23/11/2018 07:30

They only sell directly, my first tree is nearly ten years old, looks the same as it did when new so yes, a lot of money but an investment buy.

The alpine is lit, the other one is unlit. I went for unlit to save £ on my first one.

I put warm white candle lights of the FF. £150 plus for lights is a lot of money.

SherbertLemon2011 · 23/11/2018 07:37

We love ours. 6.5' Fraser fir, very realistic, with easy plug and clear lights. Never having to wrangle with lights again makes it a joy every Christmas!!! I would highly recommend the Fraser fir

DisillusionedEmployee · 24/11/2018 10:44

Has anyone got the Nordman or the Norway Spruce?

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SippingSipsmith · 24/11/2018 13:13

I bought 8ft Nordmann fir one last night luckily almost half price as would have been a grand!!!! I hope it's good!

DisillusionedEmployee · 25/11/2018 13:17

Oooo, when's it due to arrive? Interested to hear what you think!

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DeepIn40 · 28/11/2018 10:36

I've plumped for the Fraser Fir instead of the Normand. I've looked at my room size, space and configuration and decided a 'full' version was a bit too, well full! Chose the FF as they don't make a Normand in the narrow style.

If you have a full version how much space do they take up? They seem huge and the narrow not so narrow. My front room is quite big but it would not comfortably fit a full tree for an entire month!

Excitedly waiting for its delivery Grin

Bipbopbee · 28/11/2018 10:38

We have a 6ft Norway Spruce. It is absolutely gorgeous! So happy with it

DeepIn40 · 28/11/2018 11:15

Bopbopbee Did you go for a full version?

To be honest it was quite difficult choosing a species Wink I think I would have gone for a Normand if it had come in the narrow style but they all look lovely.

DeepIn40 · 28/11/2018 11:22

Bipbopbee even!

user187656748 · 28/11/2018 11:26

Are any of them ok for outdoor use? We generally buy small potted trees for the door step but they never last even though I plant them after Christmas. I was wondering about buying a couple of the small pre lit ones and using them outside?

user187656748 · 28/11/2018 12:19

Anyone have a coupon code? I am finally pressing the buy button

Bipbopbee · 28/11/2018 14:53

Hi Smile Yes we went for the full version unlit one, as we have a nice set of lights already.
It’s just the right size for our room without being too narrow either.
I’m sure you will love yours; I’ve had a quick look at the Fraser Fir and it looks beautiful!
We also got some scented tree stick things to make it smell lovely, and last year DD and I made dried orange slices with cinnamon sticks to hang on it.

user187656748 · 28/11/2018 17:04

I bought two of the potted trees for outdoors this afternoon. Quite excited for them to arrive.

Bipbopbee · 28/11/2018 17:41

Ooh user they look gorgeous!
I’ve done the same re real trees, they just turn brown really quickly.

I think we should all post pics when they are decorated Grin

DeepIn40 · 28/11/2018 20:48

User187656748, did you buy? Which one did you go for?

SippingSipsmith · 29/11/2018 06:51

Mines arrived! No time to put up until Saturday though. Hope it fits ok!

littlebillie · 29/11/2018 06:59

They are so good and better than any other we have bought

user187656748 · 29/11/2018 07:03

I bought two of these - 5 foot pre lit for either side of the front doorstep. There aren't many that are suitable for outdoor use but these ones are fine.
www.balsamhill.co.uk/p/baby-spruce-potted-tree?sku=2806362

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