At the Christmas tree farm in the forest at Solli in Asker, Trygve Martin Sundelius proudly points to his 25,000 planted Christmas trees, ready for felling. He has been selling Christmas trees for four years, and says that the sales figures have only increased over the years. The reason for this is very clear to him. – With real trees, you have the smell, and it is also better for the environment. Not to forget that it is much cozier to have a proper natural Christmas tree in the living room, says Sundelius. Don’t worry Communications manager for the Norwegian Gardeners’ Association, Siv Iren Sørensen-Moe, can tell you that according to their estimate, up to 800,000 real Christmas trees are sold a year. 180,000 of these are imported from Denmark. Siv Iren Sørensen-Moe is not worried about the competition from the plastic trees. Photo: Navninder Singh Mann / news She goes on to say that they see a positive development in that people would rather have a natural tree than the fake one. – The plastic trees are a huge competitor, and the biggest threat to those who sell natural trees. At the same time, we are getting signals that shops sell less plastic trees now than before, says Sørensen-Moe What kind of tree do you have in the living room? Artificial wood Natural wood Show result The chains we have been in contact with have a different impression than the gardeners’ association. Espen Karlsen, managing director of Jernia states that they have sold over 10,000 artificial trees each year for the last 5-6 years. 2023 does not seem to be an exception. Clas Ohlson says they have had a 16 percent increase in sales this year. Come for the whole experience Between the strokes there is room for bonfires Photo: Navninder Singh Mann / news At the Christmas tree garden, Sundelius has 30 targets that buyers can move around to find their perfect tree, as well as activities for the little ones such as sledding and barbecues. In the evening, he illuminates the trees with floodlights, and several people show up with headlamps to go Christmas tree hunting in the dark. – This has become a very popular activity for young and old, he says proudly. The Christmas trees are waiting for their lucky owners. The saws hang ready for self-cutting. The last stop for the tree is through the packer. The tree is wrapped in netting, and is ready for the journey to the living room.
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Christmas tree sellers are not worried about the competition from artificial trees – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
