WITH just a month a one day to go until Christmas, it's getting close to time to think about getting your decorations up - if you haven't already.
While some opt for artificial trees there’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree – complete with pine scent – to decorate, put presents under and spread some festive cheer.
Here are some of the places near Halesowen and Rowley Regis selling real Christmas trees.
HALESOWEN TOWN CENTRE
In the town centre Asda and Wilkos are both selling real trees. Richard the flower man is also selling real trees outside the Cornbow Shopping Centre.
BID manager Vicky Rogers said there had been a lot of demand for trees already this year, with many people opting to put their decorations up early to spread festive cheer.
ALL OCCASIONS FLORISTS
The florists on Hagley Road, Halesowen, is stocking real Christmas trees from tomorrow (Thursday November 26).
It is charging £10 for delivery.
HALESOWEN GOLF RANGE
The golf range on Quarry Lane, Halesowen, has been selling trees for more than 50 years.
It has all sizes from 3ft to 12ft in stock and is also selling bespoke wreaths and Christmas decorations.
Six foot trees start at £30.
People do not need to make an appointment and can pop along - social distance and COVID-19 guidelines apply.
A delivery service is available. Pictured below: Christmas trees arriving at the range.
CYPRESS NURSERY
The nursery at 128, Powke Ln, Rowley Regis, B65 0AG, has a huge selection of real trees in stock.
Owner Bruce Screen said prices start from £25 up to £80/£90 for a 15-foot tree.
He said: "Our trees are top quality. We are expecting there to be a lot of demand this weekend."
Bruce said a number of churches which usually order real trees had cancelled their orders this year due to coronavirus.
The garden centre is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It is open from 9am till 5pm seven days a week.
Roadworks on Powke Lane have now come to an end, so customers can access the site easily, with staff on hand to help people find the “perfect” Christmas tree.
It accepts cash and card. Pictured below and at top of article: trees at Cypress Nursery.
GARDEN OF EDEN
Down the road in Powke Lane, Garden of Eden garden centre is selling potted trees which start from £7.99 then go to £25, then £35 and finally £40 for a four-foot potted Christmas tree.
The centre is open from 9am till 5pm six days a week and from 9am till 2pm on Sunday.
ELMCROFT
Elmcroft Christmas Tree Farm in Romsley is getting its stock of Christmas trees this Saturday (November 28).
The farm on Fieldhouse Lane, Romsley, B62 0NH, will be open from around 10am till 4.30pm every day.
Cash or card payment is taken.
Garden centres across England have been allowed to stay open to customers throughout this second lockdown as they have been deemed essential retailers.
GREEN LEEVS
Green Leevs Garden Centre and Interior Plants, based at 52-53 Halesowen Street, Rowley Regis, has real Christmas trees for sale.
The firm is doing its bit for charity this year by not charging for the blocks the trees go on and instead asking for a donation to Mary Stevens Hospice.
For enquiries call 0121 5611011.
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