FABULOUS FIRS

If we learned anything from last year, it’s that we need to prepare early for Christmas. With many trees sold out by the time December 1 rolls around, consider scheduling your trip to the flower market, earlier or reserve a fir at one of Hong Kong’s boutique flower stores.

Priding themselves on having the freshest Noble Firs from Oregon, your house will smell like Christmas in no time. Van der Bloom has a selection of miniature trees along with a wide range of wreaths and table trees, along with workshops to create take-home festive bouquets. vanderbloom.com.hk Stylish, sophisticated and magical, the range of faux Christmas trees at Indigo Living is so cheery you’ll have Santa skipping through your door in no time. This upscale furniture store stocks everything from glittered fir tree planters to artificial evergreens topped with frosty accents. Don’t forget to check out the collection of tinsel and baubles after picking out your favourite tree. indigo-living.com

A bit of nature in the heart of the city, P&F is a haven for gardening lovers. With a wide variety of wholesale and retail plants, the gardening specialist offers an extensive selection of Douglas Firs in a range of sizes. Drop by the nursery to pick out your own tree. Delivery services are also available.

This family-run nursery and garden centre offers a range of indoor and outdoor plants, potted trees and shrubs. The garden centre takes orders for Christmas trees by email, before inviting you to choose your tree. Its pines are hugely popular and sell out fast so make sure to get in touch early to guarantee your decor. wahking-garden.com

If you can’t find it in Mong Kok, it doesn’t exist. You could easily spend the whole day just browsing in the locals’ go-to for flowers EXPAT PARENT | 23

and plants. The trusty flower market has a huge range of reasonably priced floras and faunas, hop around the local stores to handpick your Christmas tree and poinsettia.

Gift Flowers HK sources Christmas trees directly from sustainable North American farms. The florist offers noble fir trees with three choices of size (four to five feet, five to six feet and six to seven feet) and prices include a free tree stand and delivery. Recycling service can also be provided with an additional fee so you can have an ecofriendly Christmas. giftflowers.com.hk

Sophie’s Christmas Trees invites you to order online and have your tree delivered to your door for the ultimate convenience. You can choose from Noble Fir, Fraser Fir and Douglas Fir trees before selecting your prefered tree size, width and height. lukyeegarden.com

Bouquets and blossoms are it’s specialities, but during the holiday season the Anglo Chinese Florist sells Noble and Douglas Fir trees in a variety of sizes. The shop also offers festive orchids, garlands and artificial trees that won’t leave pine needles behind. Browse the variety online and get them sent to your doorstep. anglochinese.com