If you've decided to buy a real Christmas tree this year instead of a fake one, it's likely you won't want to break the bank whilst doing so. The cost of living crisis means many families are feeling the pressure this festive season, and expensive trees just aren't a necessity.
However, consumer champions Which? have pulled together a list of all the places selling cheap Christmas trees - and prices start at just £14.99. Nordmann trees are the most popular choice, as they keep the classic shape longer than other types, reports the Mirror.
The consumer experts say these trees can also help the environment as the majority are British-grown. Here is a full breakdown of the cheapest real Christmas trees you can buy in the UK, as discovered by Which?.
Where to buy cheap Christmas trees in the UK
According to Which?, the cheapest Nordmann tree can be found at Aldi this year. It costs just £14.99 for a 1.5-1.75m, Scottish-grown, cut tree. Aldi also sells a more expensive one at £24.99, but it is much bigger in size at 1.9-2.1m.
Swedish furniture specialists IKEA are also selling Nordmann trees at a good price. From November 25, IKEA began selling its trees, measuring up to 1.7m, for £25 - but for every tree bought, shoppers get a £10 voucher that they can spend between January 9 and February 12, 2023. Technically, this means your tree will only set you back £15, as long as you take advantage of the voucher before it expires.
You can also get a Nordmann at B&Q for £26. Or, for a cheaper alternative, you can pick up a 0.7-0.8m Serbian spruce for just £12. These have been popular, so may not be in stock. The most expensive Nordmann at B&Q costs £68, towering high at 2.4m.
For families looking to cut down on the cost of other Christmas decorations this year, money guru Martin Lewis recently advised buying them later than usual.
According to MoneySavingExpert, some shops will reduce the price of their decorations in the weeks leading up to Christmas, meaning you can decorate for a fraction of the price.
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