Locally Grown Christmas Trees

Locally Grown Christmas Trees

Our fresh cut Christmas trees are locally grown at Drynie Woodlands on the Black Isle near Inverness – the largest specialist Christmas tree farm in the UK. Well known for their outstanding quality, they grow and supply cut trees which will be available in all three of our Simpsons locations in, Inverness, Mintlaw and Fochabers.

Arriving to your nearest Simpsons from mid November 2025, you’ll also find the highest quality pot grown Christmas Trees from specialist grower Needlefresh. These are a grown in a number of locations including Drynie in the Highlands and Yattendon Estates in Wales.

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree

Hand pick from all our fresh cut and potted Christmas trees under our canopy entrance in Inverness, or our outdoor plant area in Aberdeenshire and Fochabers, where all the trees are set up just as they would be in your home. That way you can see it from every angle to make sure it’s going to look perfect.

How to look after your cut Christmas tree

If you have a fresh cut Christmas tree in your home this year, here’s our top tips to make sure your tree lasts through the festive season:

1. Get Your Tree Ready – Once you’ve got your fresh cut tree home, remove the netting and prop it up outside in a bucket of water to rehydrate it. This also gives the tree the chance to adjust to the change in environment.
2. Score the tree stump – When plant stems are cut, the cells at the base often seal up to prevent water being lost, however this also stops the tree taking up more water.
3. Display in a cool place – Hot and dry air will dehydrate your tree, so keep it away from heat sources such as radiators and open fires. Trees will thrive better in cooler areas. Why not also try using LED fairy lights as they don’t get as hot as traditional ones (plus they use less electricity – a ‘Win Win’ situation)
4. Water, water, water – Make sure your tree has plenty of water throughout the festive season. Check your tree stand daily and top up as necessary, some firs and pines can drink pints of water a day in the first week of being put up! Thirsty work being a tree don’t you know!
5. Sugar treat for your tree – Like with cut flowers, you can boost your trees longevity by stirring a couple of spoonfuls of sugar into the water before topping up your tree stand supply, you can even mix some full-sugar lemonade mixed into water. Whatever you do, don’t use plant fertiliser as this is designed to be absorbed by plant roots and won’t benefit cut trees or flowers at all.

Pot Grown Christmas Trees

Pot grown Christmas trees are a great alternative to a traditional cut tree or imitation tree. A pot grown tree is has been grown in it’s pot since sapling, creating a robust and established root system. Not only are they ready to display, their strong root systems mean they can be planted after use.  Pot grown trees make a brilliant feature both inside and outside the home, with the option to repot the tree to reuse the following year. Our pot grown trees range from 2ft – 5ft providing you with a wide variety of options for your home.

Christmas Tree Delivery

Once you’ve selected the perfect Christmas tree, our team will carefully wrap it for you to take to your car or arrange delivery of your tree. (local delivery only, delivery not available on day of purchase. See in store for details)

Don’t forget to pick up all of your Christmas tree essentials such as tree stand, lights and decorations. Browse our festive inspiration HERE.