Where can I get a real Christmas tree in Portsmouth? 8 best places near you for Xmas tree collection and delivery

Christmas is nearly upon us, and many people are scrambling to prepare for the festive season.

It seems like the country is more excited about the Christmas season than ever after an unprecedented and tough year.

For this reason, families could be looking to go all out with their decorations in 2020 since Christmas parties and work dos won’t be happening due to the pandemic.

And, of course, the most important decoration is the Christmas tree.

While some opt for artificial versions, which are usually easier to put up and last forever, buying and dressing a real tree can be an exciting festive activity with a magnificent end result.

But be warned, real Christmas trees have a short lifespan and typically last for about four weeks before they start to shed their pine needles.

For this reason, The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) recommends buying your tree at the beginning of December if you want it to last throughout the holiday season.

This means you should start planning where to buy your tree from now, and many outlets are already selling them, with the appropriate Covid restrictions in place.

Here’s where, and when, you can buy a real Christmas tree in Portsmouth.

Waterfront Garden Centre

Waterfront Garden Centre, Southsea PO5 3NS

Christmas has well and truly arrived at Waterfront Garden Centre with the arrival of the real trees.

There’s plenty of shapes and sizes to choose from, along with a selection of homemade festive crafts, lovingly made by the team.

Established in 2017, the garden centre is a community-based project of volunteers which assists adults with learning disabilities.

So by buying a Christmas tree from here you’d really be supporting the local community.

Christmas trees available from now, Thurs - Fri 12pm - 4pm, Sat - Sun 11am - 4pm, facebook.com/Waterfront-Garden-Centre.

B&Q Portsmouth

Unit 4, The Pompey Centre, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 8SL

If you’re looking for choice, B&Q stock real Christmas trees in-store in a variety of species, from Nordmann Fir to Norway Spruce.

All its trees are hand-selected from forests and nurtured in a tree nursery, before being cared for in outdoor plantations.

Once they reach the perfect size, the trees are cut and netted and displayed at a B&Q store, ready for you to pick up.

There’s also home delivery available via the B&Q website if you don’t fancy picking a tree in person.

Trees available from now, 7am - 8pm every day apart from Sat 10am - 4pm, diy.com.

Mud Island Garden Centre

Southwick Road, North Boarhunt, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6JF

Mud Island Garden Centre goes all out with its annual Christmas collection, and this year does not disappoint.

It has a fantastic selection of real trees to choose from, including Nordmann Firs, Norway Spruce and potted Serbian Spruce.

Once you’ve selected your tree, the team will net it so you can easily take it home.

What’s more is there’s an extensive range of decorations available in the Christmas shop, as well as fresh wreaths and seasonal houseplants.

Trees available now, seven days a week 9am - 5pm, mudislandgardencentre.com.

Dobbies Havant

Barton's Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5NA

Dobbies Garden Centres are a haven of festive cheer at Christmas time, so it’s no surprise that you are able to purchase a real tree in-store.

Visit Dobbies Havant, just outside of Portsmouth, to choose your perfect Christmas tree from a large selection of Nordmann Firs, growing up to 8 feet.

If you’d prefer delivery, Dobbies can transport a Christmas tree straight to your door for delivery in December - simply choose which one you’d prefer online and order as normal.

Trees available in-store and online now, 9am - 5pm every day apart from Sat 10:30am - 4:30pm, dobbies.com.

The Range Portsmouth

Unit 1, Portfield Industrial Estate, Portfield Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5RR

The Range offers a fantastic service where you can browse real Christmas trees on its website from the comfort of your couch, before coming in store to pick it up.

There’s a range of varieties available, including the classic Nordmann Fir at heights of up to 8 feet tall.

If a smaller, potted Christmas tree is more your style, there’s a selection of Norway Spruces.

Available in-store now, 9am - 8pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 9am - 9pm Thurs, Fri and 10:30am - 4:30pm Sun, therange.co.uk.

B&M Portsmouth

Unit 3A, Ocean Retail Park, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5NP

B&M doesn’t just offer a great selection of artificial trees - it also has a range of real, fresh Christamas trees to suit a range of budgets.

Choose from Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce and potted Blue Spruce.

Christmas trees are only available to buy in-store, so take a trip to pick out the perfect one - and try not to be tempted by all the magical decorations.

Trees available now, 8am - 8pm every day apart from Sun 10am - 4pm, bmstores.co.uk.

Park Place Farm Nursery Ltd

Park Place Farm Nursery, Titchfield Lane, Wickham, Fareham, PO17 5HB

If huge, eye-catching Christmas trees are your thing, you’ll want to check out Park Place Farm which offers popular Nordmann Firs at a maximum height of 12 feet.

All of Park Place Farm’s real Christmas trees are premium, English-grown varieties and there’s also smaller potted and pot-grown trees available to purchase.

As well as a tree, you can pick up a handmade wreath or a festive plant arrangement.

Trees available from 27 Nov, from 9am - 4pm every day, parkplacefarmnurseryltd.co.uk.

J West Christmas Tree Supplier

St Margaret's Nurseries, St Margaret's lane Fareham United Kingdom PO14 4BL

J West is one of the leading Christmas tree suppliers in the Fareham area, and it has been growing and supplying premium trees to the public for eight years.

That means you can be confident that the tree you pick out will have been well-cared for, giving it a better chance of staying fresh for the entirety of the festive season.

The company also offers tree stands and wall brackets to accompany your chosen tree.

There’s also delivery available if you can’t travel to J West itself, which is free within a 3-mile radius.

Trees available from 28 Nov, 9am - 7pm, jwestxmastrees.co.uk.