'I've watched children grow up and I've seen teenagers come back when they are older with their own children. It's nice to see people come back and build a relationship with people.'
Leaton Forest Christmas Trees in Shrewsbury. In Picture: Norway Spruce Trees.
Thousands of trees of varying heights and varieties can be found across 14 acres of land, which forms part of the Leaton Knolls Estate. Although many growers will plant saplings shortly before the start of spring, Richard prefers to plant Leaton Forest's crops in the autumn, which he says has many benefits for the young trees.
This reduces the risk of disease spreading throughout the same species and potentially wiping out a large number of trees. It can take six to seven years for some species to reach 6ft while Nordman Firs may require a full decade to reach that height. The tree is a dark green and well branched with silver underside to the soft needles; it also has the most uniform shape.
Other options include the Korean Fir which has a similar colour to the Nordman with very good branch formation and the Noble Fir, is more horizontally branched than the other firs and has beautiful silvery blue needles. From November 26 until December 23, the site is also open to members of the public who can chose from trees ready cut in the yard, or out in the plantations.
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