Real Christmas trees are coming back into favor, and Poles are increasingly looking for trees that are not only attractive, but also durable. Growing customer requirements mean that there has been a clear change in market trends.
Just a few years ago, it was most common in Polish showrooms classic Norway spruce. Today, however, more and more people choose Caucasian firwhich is considered a clear leader in terms of durability. Experts emphasize that this tree is naturally dense, aesthetic and, most importantly, exceptionally resistant to high temperature and dry air.
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However, spruce, although cheaper and more traditional, loses its needles much faster. Especially in heated rooms. That’s why customers are increasingly choosing to pay extra for a species that will last until the New Year without heavy shedding.
Growers admit that Poles pay more and more attention to quality trees. It is not enough for the Christmas tree to be tall. It must also be symmetrical, dense and durable. Many people plan to buy something on St. Nicholas Day, which was rare a few years ago. Rising prices have a major impact here. We will pay several dozen zlotys for a small Christmas tree, but for a large one, over a meter tall well over PLN 100. No wonder that customers want the purchased item to look perfect throughout the holidays.
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Plantation owners emphasize that the durability of the tree is determined not only by the species, but also by the way it is handled after purchase. It is best for the cut Christmas tree to spend 24 hours in a cool place before being brought into a warm living room — garage, basement or staircase. This will help avoid temperature shock. Caucasian fir copes with dry air much better than spruce:
- fir — holds needles for a long time, does not prick, is resistant to heat,
- Norway spruce and blue spruce — they dry faster, the needles fall off even after a few days,
- silver spruce — increasingly popular, more decorative, but still less durable than fir,
- Scots pine — an alternative for people who value the smell of resin, although visually less regular.
If durability and aesthetics are a priority, Caucasian fir will be the best choice. On the other hand, if we care about tradition and a lower price, we can choose spruce, but we have to take into account that the needles will lose more quickly. For lovers of a unique appearance, an interesting option will be silver spruce with a characteristic bluish shade.
