Christmas tree giveaway spreads festive cheer amid skyrocketing national consumer demand
ABCChristmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with supply as the pandemic drives an upswing in consumer demand this festive season. Key points: Forestry company gives away free Christmas trees from radiata pine commercial estates Christmas tree supply squeezed by closure of farms, along with weather and pests Former gardener for Royal family shares his secrets to keeping Christmas trees fresh A South Australian supplier is fielding enquiries from customers in Sydney and Melbourne who wish to have a live tree in their lounge room this Christmas. Forestry tree giveaway One of Australia's largest integrated forestry companies, OneFortyOne, is spreading the festive spirit by giving away radiata pine Christmas trees to the community. "This is my first year helping out with the Christmas trees, but OneFortyOne has given away hundreds over the years," Mr Lynch said. Festive tree tips Mount Gambier nursery owner and landscaper Calum Haygarth, who is a former gardener to the British Royal family, said it was important to re-cut the bottom of the trunk over the festive season to keep the tree looking fresh.
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