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Slimline REAL trees... do such a thing exist?

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NormaLouiseBates · 07/12/2023 09:02

As the title asks!

We've always had a real tree but we've moved house this year and there is no where to put a regular sized bushy real tree 😢

The gap we have available is 28" wide maximum. We're going to look at trees today but are we wasting our time even looking at real ones?

TIA 🎄⛄️

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GodspeedJune · 07/12/2023 09:03

You can just prune a tree to the shape and size you prefer?

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NormaLouiseBates · 07/12/2023 09:04

Sorry, forgot to say, I have googled extensively but to no avail! (Which is making me suspect that it's probably not a thing 😭)

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Sofarlatedo · 07/12/2023 09:09

I saw some on the b&q website that claimed to be slim!

Saisong · 07/12/2023 09:14

Yes B&Q offer slim cut trees, but I don't think even they are 28" slim.
We have quite a narrow space too, we spend quite a lot of time at the tree stalls picking over the trees for a slimmer profile, then some of the bushier branches get pruned back at home.

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NormaLouiseBates · 07/12/2023 09:28

I did think about just getting a regular one and pruning it but was worried I'd make a pigs ear of it 😂

The trees at our local B&Q are a bit crap (went and had a look yesterday).

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Fluffyc1ouds · 07/12/2023 09:41

Have you got a tree farm near you? We wanted a slimmer tree last year so it wasn't so overbearing and we took a tape measure with us. Because they aren't pre-cut I find there's a better variety of shapes.

Issue is, 28 inches wide on a decent height tree probably isn't possible. Have you considered getting a shorter tree and putting it on a stand or a small table? A friend of mine did that last year and it looked really pretty.

omgz · 07/12/2023 10:08

Fraser firs are narrower than nordmann firs or norway spruces, and are quite widely available. But as others have said, it will largely depend on height.

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NormaLouiseBates · 07/12/2023 12:03

Fluffyc1ouds · 07/12/2023 09:41

Have you got a tree farm near you? We wanted a slimmer tree last year so it wasn't so overbearing and we took a tape measure with us. Because they aren't pre-cut I find there's a better variety of shapes.

Issue is, 28 inches wide on a decent height tree probably isn't possible. Have you considered getting a shorter tree and putting it on a stand or a small table? A friend of mine did that last year and it looked really pretty.

That's not a bad idea! And also saves the issue of where to put the table which is currently in the space where said tree will be going!

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NormaLouiseBates · 07/12/2023 12:04

omgz · 07/12/2023 10:08

Fraser firs are narrower than nordmann firs or norway spruces, and are quite widely available. But as others have said, it will largely depend on height.

Thank you, I hadn't heard of that type before. I think we'll go and take a look around some garden centres and see what's available 😊🎄

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Chocolateteabag · 07/12/2023 16:55

We have grown a few Christmas trees and there are now a few "spuggy" ones - which DH has cut on request, but wouldn't cut on spec as very likely no one would want it

So I'd try local growers and see if they have any slim/skinny ones?

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