CHRISTMAS TREES

O, Christmas Tree

Nothing screams Christmas more than a tree. Real or artificial, go bauble-tastic and shine bright!

Anglo Chinese Florist

Loyal customers are getting first dibs this year as tree availability is at an all-time low but it is still worth contacting this 75-yearold flower boutique in case their Noble and Nordmann firs haven’t all been snapped up. If you aren’t one of the lucky ones, how about a Mini Handmade Tree (from $880) or a Christmas Cypress (from $280) as well as wreaths, centrepieces, floral arrangements, poinsettias, garlands and swags? Artificial Noble trees are available too from $1,098 for a 3ft tree to $7,698 for a 9ft tree, all with optional fairy lights and decorations (at an extra cost). WhatsApp your order to 6238

8823 or 6222 2692. anglochinese.com.

Chun Hing Garden

This Yuen Long gardening company seems to have a huge range of trees for sale: five sizes of Douglas fir from 5-6ft ($1,370) up to 9-10ft ($3,850) and a whopping 16 different sizes of Noble firs from 3-4ft ($910) all the way up to an almost unbelievable 18-20ft ($46,500). All trees collected by the company are recycled. It also has a good selection of wreaths, centrepieces, garlands, poinsettias and decorated lanterns with LED candles.

chunhinggarden.com.

Gift Flowers HK

Online florist Gift Flowers HK has a range of Christmas trees to choose from. For those with limited time and space, the Mini Festive Christmas Trees (40cm high, from $849) come with decorations and are perfect for cheering up tabletops and corners. Their Noble firs come in four sizes - 4-5ft, 5-6ft, 6-7ft and 7-8ft - with a complimentary tree stand. Prices are from $1,899 to $3,199. Delivery to Hong Kong metropolitan areas is free and a recycling collection after the festive season is available at an extra cost. For a tree with a difference, check out the Succulent Christmas Tree ($1,600). Made out of succulent plants and cacti, it’s less

maintenance than a traditional fir and you don’t need to toss it out after Christmas. Wreaths and Christmas floral arrangements are also available. giftflowers.com.hk

IKEA

The Swedish store is renowned for its affordable style and Christmas is no exception. Nordmann firs, grown in sustainable Scandinavian eco-environments, come in two sizes - four to five feet and six to seven feet - both under $1,000. Home delivery is free and an optional collection and recycling service ($200) can be booked upon purchase for responsible disposal. Each returned tree will be turned into wood chips for gardening use. Order your tree in store and then go and shop for reasonably priced decorations to make it sparkle. Various store locations; ikea.com.hk.

Mongkok Flower Market

The Flower Market is always good for a Christmas tree or two and at the very least makes a great afternoon of floral browsing. If you’ve missed the boat for a fresh fir, you can always get creative with collections of festive branches and blooms or an artificial tree. Check out the wreaths, poinsettias and seasonal plants at various locations; some shops will even kit you out with baubles and other decorations. Flower Market Rd,

Mongkok. Nearest MTR: Prince Edward.

Wah King Garden Arts

Trees closer to home can be found at Wah King Garden Arts (previously known as KK Horticulture). Their Fraser firs hail from Belgium and come in three sizes - 4-5ft ($1,280), 5-6ft ($1,580), 6-7ft ($2,180). An after-Christmas tree collection costs an additional $200. Wreaths and poinsettias are also available. It might also be worth crossing the road to Kalok Horticulture to check out what they’ve got in stock. DD207,

Lot 917, Tai Hau Chung Rd, just off Hiram’s Highway, Sai Kung - as well as branches at the Mongkok Flower Market. wahking-garden.com.

Indigo Living

Indigo Living doesn’t only have artificial Christmas trees. It has artificial Christmas trees on sale including a Noble pine (210cm) for $3,192 and an Allison pine (180cm) for $2,312. The lifelike trees have hinged branches and are designed to be long-lasting without the loss of volume. Stunning tree decorations, candles, wreaths, garlands and Christmas room accessories will guarantee

Oncor Recycled Trees

One of the oldest Christmas tree manufacturers, Oncor’s eco-friendly trees are made from 100% recycled PVC plastic. And what a range it has. Apart from the traditional Douglas and Noble firs in every size from 3ft to a mighty 12ft, it has every shape, style and price. The best-selling Christmas Pine (4ft) comes in at a reasonable $299 but we love the sound of a Shimmering Mountain, a Snowy Blue or a Colorado Spruce. Go for something you love as these babies are apparently made to last for decades. Oncor even runs an annual photo comp for the best decorated Oncor tree. Proof of purchase is needed but first prize is US$5,000.

oncortrees.hk.