What makes Eyebright Christmas trees a cut above the rest?
1. These are not simply branches cut from forest plantations. They are grown over 3 years and carefully managed to create a thick, luscious shape.
2. Locally grown with love – Grown right here in Nelson, not transported long distances to reach your home.
3. Fresh from the farm – There's nothing quite like a freshly harvested Christmas tree, with its beautiful natural fragrance filling the house.
4. Beautiful, real Christmas trees – A genuine tree brings warmth, character and a little magic that no artificial tree can quite match.
5. Decades of growing experience – Eyebright has been growing and selling Christmas trees for many years, becoming part of the Christmas traditions of countless Nelson families.
6. A wonderful family tradition – Choosing your tree together is one of those lovely Christmas rituals that children remember long after they've grown up.
7. Naturally sustainable – Real Christmas trees are a renewable crop, absorb carbon dioxide while growing and can be chipped or composted after Christmas.
8. Supporting a local business – Buying from Eyebright keeps your Christmas spending in the Nelson community.
9. A tree with personality – Every real tree is different, with its own individual shape and character. That's part of the charm!
10. That unmistakable Christmas fragrance – The fresh, natural scent of a real tree is one of the most wonderful reminders that Christmas is almost here.
11. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without one! – For many local families, an Eyebright tree has become as much a part of Christmas as presents, pavlova and gathering around the table.
What happens when I arrive to select my tree?
From Saturday 28 November the Eyebright Christmas Tree Farm will be open from 9am to 5pm every day until trees are sold out.
Follow the signs to the parking area. You will then be given a tag to attach to your tree. You can either leave it to collect at a later date or take it with you.
Prices:
Regular: (1.6 - 2.3 meters) $68
Littlies: (less than 1.6 meters) $45
Biggies: (2.3 - 3.0 meters) $86
Eftpos is available.
Christmas tree Stands
A beautiful fresh Christmas tree deserves a good stand, and the New Zealand-made Cono Christmas Tree Stand makes putting up your tree so much easier!
Strong, stable and cleverly designed, it securely holds your tree upright without damaging your floors, while its generous three-litre water reservoir helps keep your tree fresh and looking fabulous throughout the festive season. Easy to use, reusable year after year and made right here in New Zealand, it's a worthwhile investment for anyone who loves a real Christmas tree. $45 includes 'Tree Saver Siphon
For trees 2.7 meters to 3.6 'meters, you'll need an American made 'Cinco' stand. These stands have an extra large water reservoir, and do not require a 'Tree Saver Siphon'. $110
Top Tips for Keeping Your Tree Fresh
Give it a fresh cut: Remove around 2cm from the bottom of the trunk before placing it in water to help it absorb moisture.
Keep the water topped up: Check your stand every day, especially during the first few days when your tree may be particularly thirsty. Never let the water level fall below the base of the trunk.
Choose a cool spot: Keep your tree away from direct sunlight, heaters and fireplaces to prevent it drying out.
Plain water is best: There's no need to add sugar, aspirin or other additives.
Keep it safe: Use cool-running LED Christmas lights and turn them off when you're out or going to bed.
With a little care and plenty of fresh water, your real Christmas tree can stay beautifully green and fragrant for weeks!
The Eyebright Christmas Tree Farm is open for tree tagging and taking
Saturday 21 November (8am - 5pm)
Sunday 22 November (9am - 5pm)
Closed Mon 23 to Friday 27 November
Open Sat 28 November (9am to 5pm) and every day (9am to 5pm) until Christmas