DID YOU KNOW?
One acre of Christmas trees provides enough da
ily oxygen to keep 18 people alive
Christmas trees are typically evergreen conifers, such as pines and firs, grown in forests across the Northern Hemisphere. These trees take around 10 to 12 years to grow before they reach the most popular tree height of 1.82 metres tall. However, in 1964, the first fake Christmas tree emerged, ushering in a new era of plastic trees. Made from polyvinyl plastic, these are an alternative to traditional trees. Since the 16th century, Christmas trees have been dressed up in celebration of the festive season. The tradition is thought to have originated in Germany and was brought to Britain in 1800 by Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. Early decorations of the time were made from flowers, apples and confectioneries, whereas today’s decorations are mostly made from plastics and synthetic materials and come in all shapes and sizes.
Did you know?
Britain’s only native pine tree is the Scots pine
Did you know?
Britain’s only native pine tree is the Scots pine