When to Put Up a Real Christmas Tree: Gardeners' and Sellers' Advice Diverges
British retailers have already begun sales of live trees: Tesco has launched a 50% discount, and Lidl is preparing its range for next week. Experts warn that a cut tree put up six weeks before the holiday is unlikely to last until Christmas. The Royal Horticultural Society estimates the lifespan of a cut tree, with proper care, at about four weeks.
Otabek Yusupov