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Traditional Christmas tree
£39.99
Description
The tree
The original Christmas tree
This is a Norway Spruce. Short, sharp needles. A strong pine scent from the moment you bring it indoors. A full, conical shape that fills the room and holds christmas decorations without bowing.
The Norway Spruce is the traditional Christmas tree. It came to Britain before the Nordmann Fir. People grew up with it. Many still choose it for the scent alone.
Good Elf cuts each tree to order. We only cut trees we sell. The tree at your door has not been sitting in a car park for weeks.
Photo: Norway Spruce in living room
Since 2004
Selling real Christmas trees
Premium
Grade only, hand-picked
Cut fresh
To order, not from stock
The scent
Why people still choose a Norway Spruce
The Nordmann Fir is our bestseller. It has good needle retention and stays tidy through the festive season. But it has almost no scent.
The Norway Spruce is a different tree. The pine scent hits you the moment you open the front door. It fills the house. It is what many people remember from childhood. That is why they come back to it every year.
The trade-off is needle drop. A Norway Spruce will shed some needles in a warm room. This is normal. Stand it in water, keep it away from radiators, and cut the trunk base before placing it in the stand. Do this and it holds well through Christmas.
Choose Your Size
Finding the right fit
Measure ceiling to floor before you order. Leave room at the top for a star or angel.
4ft tree / 120cm
Good for a hallway, a small room, or as a second tree. Easier to manage in tight spaces.
5ft tree / 150cm
Works well in standard rooms. A classic size for the Norway Spruce.
6ft tree / 180cm
Most popularOur most popular size. Fills a room with a ceiling up to 8ft without crowding it.
7ft tree / 210cm
A statement tree. Works in a large sitting room or an open hallway.
8ft tree / 240cm
For higher ceilings. Use a stand with a wide, heavy base to hold the weight.
Tree care
Keeping your Norway Spruce at its best
01
Stand it in water from day one
Use a stand with a reservoir the moment it arrives. Top it up every day. A Norway Spruce is thirsty. Let it run dry and needle drop speeds up fast.
02
Keep it away from heat
Radiators, underfloor heating, and log burners dry the tree out. A cool corner away from heat sources is the best spot.
03
Cut the trunk base
Cut half an inch from the base of the trunk before placing it in the stand. This opens the wood and helps it drink. Do not skip this step.
04
Put it up later in December
A Norway Spruce looks best in its first two weeks. Put it up closer to Christmas and take it down before New Year for the best result.
[ Photo: Norway Spruce needles close-up ]
Questions
Common questions
What is a traditional Christmas tree?
A traditional Christmas tree is a Norway Spruce. It is the tree that started Christmas tree culture in Britain. Short, sharp needles. A strong pine scent. A classic conical shape. The Nordmann Fir took over as the bestseller in the 1990s, but the Norway Spruce is still the tree many people grew up with.
Will a traditional Christmas tree drop its needles?
Yes. A Norway Spruce will drop some needles, especially in a warm room. This is part of the tree. Stand it in water, cut the trunk base before placing in the stand, and keep it away from radiators. Do this and it holds well through the festive season. If needle retention is your priority, choose a Nordmann Fir instead.
Does a Norway Spruce smell?
Yes. The pine scent is strong from the moment you bring it indoors. This is the main reason people choose a Norway Spruce over a Nordmann Fir. The Nordmann has better needle retention but almost no fragrance. The Spruce trades some needle retention for a scent that fills the house.
What size should I choose?
Measure ceiling to floor before ordering. Leave at least 20cm between the top of the tree and the ceiling for a star or angel. A 6ft tree fits most rooms with a standard ceiling. Go to 7ft or 8ft if you have higher ceilings and the space for it.
How is the tree delivered?
We deliver in London with our own team. If you are not in, we find somewhere safe to leave it. Nationwide orders travel by tracked courier and arrive before 2pm on your chosen date. Christmas tree delivery starts from £5.95.
Can I order by phone?
Yes. Call 0203 519 9997 or email elf@goodelf.co.uk. We are happy to help you choose the right size.
Delivery
Except where stated, Standard Delivery means delivery on the date advertised on the Good Elf home page. Delivery is included in the total price of our products for delivery within the mainland of the UK only. Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands and all other locations will incur an additional delivery cost that will be billed after the order is placed.
If you request delivery to remote areas which are not normally delivered to by Good Elf you will be advised of any additional charges as soon as possible upon receipt of your order. Selected products are not available for delivery to certain areas - where possible we will advise you of these restrictions before you place your order.
Some products will be delivered via courier or postal services to UK mainland addresses. We will advise you of the first available delivery date for your chosen item when you place your order. Every effort will be made to deliver on your chosen date, the exact delivery date cannot be guaranteed.
Delivery can be made within 72 hours when placing your order before 3pm Monday to Friday. Courier/Postal deliveries may not be available for Scottish Highlands (and some Scottish Islands), Eire, Channel Islands, Scilly Isles, BFPO addresses & H.M. Prisons. Courier/Postal deliveries are not available for delivery at Weekends or bank holidays.
Guarantee
Good Elf guarantees the quality of product and service we provide to the customer. If you are not fully satisfied with the service or product received, please contact us within 2 days of taking delivery of your tree and we will investigate thoroughly. In the event of a genuine issue with the quality of the product we will happily replace the product.
However, our trees are real Christmas trees, a naturally grown product. Each and every one is unique. We will not exchange trees because a customer doesn’t like the shape of the tree. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
Trees need to be looked after whilst in your care otherwise they will not be covered by the Product Guarantee. For the best results the trees should have a stand with a reservoir of clean fresh water that is replenished every day. Very warm environments will cause the tree to deteriorate. Under floor heating and air-conditioning will dry out the tree very quickly. These environments are not suitable for cut Christmas trees.
Sustainability
Real Christmas trees capture CO2 and they continue doing so even in your home. The Good Elf offers the most sustainable option for your Christmas tree selection. We are super keen on reducing the carbon footprint of our products as much as possible.
We only source trees from quality growers — growers with sustainable plantations and a solid environmentally friendly ethos. Every tree we sell wouldn’t have been planted in the first place if it wasn’t to be used as a fresh cut Christmas tree. That means a nine-year growing cycle of collecting carbon from the atmosphere. After your tree is harvested it is replaced with a new sapling to start the process again.
We use British grown Christmas trees to reduce our ‘tree miles’ — or Santa’s footprint as we like to think of it.
