There’s nothing quite like having that fresh pine scent at home (Picture: Getty)

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is one of your first steps in setting the scene for your Christmas. You could say it’s the root of a good Christmas.

Will you get the scent right? Will you opt for a traditional Christmas this year, leaning into the warm reds and golds in your décor?

During the cost of living crisis, you’re probably working out if it’s cheaper to go with an artificial tree this year.

And while there are plenty of amazing artificial trees, some people just want the real thing. With that in mind, here’s how you can keep your tree real and your costs low.

Where’s the cheapest place to get a real Christmas tree?

Home Bargains is the retailer reportedly selling the cheapest real Christmas trees.

As per the Manchester Evening News, Home Bargains stores are stocking an assortment of 5ft Nordmann Fir Christmas trees for just £10.99.

Nordmann Fir is a popular choice for a real Christmas tree, as it’s noted for its distinctive shape that is easy to decorate with baubles and tinsel.

You’ll have to chance your luck going to your nearest store to see if you can get one of these £10.99 trees as they aren’t available to buy or reserve online.

Aldi

Aldi are also offering customers the chance to pick up a real tree from their stores, subject to availability.

Whether you decorate yours traditionally or try something modern, a real tree sets the vibe (Picture: Getty)

Which? have previously reported that Aldi’s cheapest option for a real tree is a 1.5-1.75m, Scottish-grown, cut tree costing £14.99.

You’ll have to check with your local stores to see if there’s still any in stock as they aren’t currently available to buy online.

Lidl

Fresh cut non-drop Nordmann Firs are available at Lidl for £17.99. You’ll have to go in store to check if there’s any available.

The trees have been sourced in the UK, grown everywhere from Berkshire to the Scottish Highlands, sustainably grown by experts amongst 2,000 acres of woodland, according to the supermarket.

If you get a tree from Lidl, you can also check its history thanks to their innovative Tree Tracker.

Simply enter the number on the small pink label on your Christmas Tree and see its journey from root to your car boot.

It’s not too late! Go and get your tree (Picture: Getty)

Asda

Asda have a selection of fresh cut Nordmann Firs available from stores this year.

They are said to stand at around 5ft having been grown for around 11 years. If you check your local Asda stores and find one, they’ll cost £20.

B&Q

B&Q Christmas trees aren’t the cheapest on the list, but then again, sometimes if you buy cheap, you buy twice.

One woman’s Aldi tree ‘fell apart’ as soon as she opened it.

A B&Q 80-210cm Nordmann fir Cut Christmas tree will cost you £47 – but they do let you check stock availability online before setting off to find one.  

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