TL;DR — Christmas Tree Delivery Cost At A Glance
- A real tree delivered to your door costs £70–£130 in most of the UK and £90–£165 in London for the popular 5–7ft sizes. That figure is the tree and the van combined.
- The tree is almost always the bigger half of the bill. Delivery itself is either free or £5–£30. A 6ft Nordmann Fir is £89 at Christmas Forest before a £20 delivery charge, and £120 at Pines and Needles.
- In London, delivery is often free and the tree is the whole cost. Fantastic Gardeners delivers free and next-day anywhere inside the M25, so £97 for a 5–6ft Nordmann is £97 of tree.
- Species is the second-biggest lever. Norway Spruce runs roughly 20–30% below Nordmann Fir at the same height, but it drops its needles.
- Nationwide "free delivery" is rarely free. Couriered sellers bake the freight into the tree price — a 6ft Nordmann is £104.99 delivered from Christmas Trees Direct against £55 at a farm gate.
- Most garden centres and supermarkets do not deliver real trees at all. Dobbies sells cut trees in store only, with no home delivery or click and collect.
Add to Preferred Sources How Much Does Christmas Tree Delivery Cost In 2026?
There is no separate "Christmas tree delivery" market the way there is for, say, oven cleaning. Almost nobody will collect a tree you bought elsewhere and carry it to your house. What you are buying is a bundled product: a grower or specialist retailer sells you a tree and brings it round, and the delivery charge is either a small add-on or buried in the ticket price.
That matters for budgeting, because the two halves move independently. Around 7 million real trees are sold in the UK each year, and the cost of growing them has climbed with diesel, fertiliser and labour — suppliers report wholesale rises of 10–15%. The delivery leg, meanwhile, has got cheaper in dense cities, where a van drops twenty trees in an afternoon, and dearer in rural areas, where a pallet courier gets involved.
So the honest answer to "how much is delivery?" is usually £0–£30. The answer to "how much is a delivered tree?" is the table below. Expect a minimum charge on most services — few sellers run a van out for a £45 tree.
| Delivered tree (tree + delivery) | Rest of UK | London & South East |
|---|---|---|
| 3–4ft | £45–£70 | £60–£85 |
| 4–5ft | £55–£95 | £75–£115 |
| 5–6ft | £70–£110 | £90–£135 |
| 6–7ft | £80–£130 | £105–£165 |
| 7–8ft | £100–£165 | £125–£210 |
| 9–10ft+ | £160–£250 | £175–£310 |
| Delivery charge on its own | £0–£25 | £0–£30 |
| Minimum order / minimum charge | £40–£50 | £50–£75 |
Christmas Tree Delivery Cost By Species And Service Type
Height is what most people search on, but species changes the price at every height, and the delivery options bolted on top change it again. Nordmann Fir is the default because it holds its needles; Norway Spruce is the cheap traditional option that sheds; Fraser and Noble Fir are premium, narrower and more strongly scented. Pot-grown trees cost more per foot because they are heavier, slower to grow and awkward to carry.
| Tree / delivery option | Approx. size | Rest of UK | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Spruce, cut, delivered | 5–6ft | £55–£90 | £70–£110 |
| Nordmann Fir, cut, delivered | 5–6ft | £70–£110 | £90–£135 |
| Nordmann Fir, cut, delivered | 7–8ft | £100–£165 | £125–£210 |
| Fraser Fir / Noble Fir, cut, delivered | 5–6ft | £75–£115 | £95–£140 |
| Pot-grown spruce or fir, delivered | 2–4ft | £45–£90 | £60–£105 |
| Pot-grown Fraser Fir, delivered | 4–5ft | £70–£110 | £85–£130 |
| Standard drop-to-door delivery fee | any | £0–£25 | £0–£30 |
| Named-day or timed slot upgrade | any | £5–£20 | £10–£35 |
| Second tree to the same address | any | £8–£15 | £10–£20 |
| Carry-in / room-of-choice upgrade | any | £10–£20 | £15–£30 |
| Stand supplied with the delivery | 5–8ft | £19–£45 | £25–£60 |
What Affects The Cost Of Christmas Tree Delivery?
1. The Tree Itself, Not The Van
This is the dominant driver by a wide margin. On a typical London order, the tree is 75–100% of what you pay. A 6ft Nordmann is £89 at Christmas Forest and £120 at Pines and Needles — a £31 spread on the same species and height, which is more than the entire delivery charge either of them levies. Compare quotes on the tree first and the delivery second.
2. Height, In Non-Linear Steps
Price per foot rises sharply once you pass about 7ft, because taller trees take more years in the ground and need two people to handle. Christmas Forest goes £89 at 6ft, £110 at 7ft, £126 at 8ft, then £168 at 10ft and £249 at 12ft. Dropping one foot is often the single cheapest saving available — and a 6ft tree fits under a standard 2.4m ceiling with room for a topper, while a 7ft one usually does not.
3. Species And Grade
Norway Spruce is the budget choice: £70 for a 5ft at Pines and Needles against £95 for a 5ft Nordmann. It also sheds, which is why the delivered-tree market skews heavily to non-drop Nordmann. Within a species, sellers grade trees — "value", "premium", "super premium" — and the grade can move the price 20–40% at the same height for a fuller, more symmetrical tree.
4. Your Location
London and the South East run roughly 20–35% above the rest of the UK on the delivered total, but the reason is counter-intuitive: the delivery leg is often cheaper in London, and the tree is dearer. Dense city rounds let specialists offer free or £20 delivery, while outside the M25 you are usually paying either a pallet courier or a farm's own van. Pines and Needles' nationwide service covers UK mainland but excludes the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland entirely. If you are outside a specialist's catchment, your realistic options narrow to a couriered tree or a car boot.
5. Timing And Slot Choice
Ordering in November for a scheduled week is the cheapest way to buy. Christmas Trees Direct runs four fixed delivery weeks between late November and mid-December, and freight is included in those. Ask for a two-hour evening slot on the third weekend of December and you will pay a premium, if it is offered at all. Next-day delivery is genuinely available in London — Fantastic Gardeners offers it free inside the M25 — but stock thins fast after 15 December.
6. Access And Extras At The Door
A ground-floor front door with parking is the cheapest delivery there is. A fourth-floor flat with no lift, a gated estate or a restricted-access street costs the supplier time, and some price for it. Quotes also routinely exclude the London Congestion Charge, which rose to £18 a day on 2 January 2026. Carrying to a specific room, a stand and installation are all separate lines.
What's Included — And What's Not
A standard delivered-tree price normally covers:
- The tree, freshly cut and netted for transport
- A fresh cut across the base where the seller offers it
- Delivery to your front door within a chosen date or slot
- Basic handling insurance and a replacement or refund if the tree arrives damaged — Christmas Forest allows returns within 72 hours of delivery
Charged extra, almost everywhere:
- Carrying the tree inside and into a specific room
- A water-holding stand (£19–£60)
- Fitting the tree into the stand and levelling it
- Lights and decorations
- January collection, removal and recycling (£30–£57 in London)
- Congestion Charge, and sometimes ULEZ or parking, on London jobs
- Additional trees to the same address (typically £10–£15 each)
Can You Do It Yourself?
Yes, and for many people it is the right call. A 6ft Nordmann at a farm gate is around £55, and supermarket trees go far lower — Aldi sold a 190–210cm Nordmann Fir at £19.99. With an estate car or roof bars, some rope and a second pair of hands, buying in person costs you an hour and saves £30–£70 against a London delivery.
Two honest caveats. First, the cheapest sources mostly do not deliver: Dobbies lists its cut trees as in store only, no home delivery and no click and collect, so that £24.99 headline is a "get in the car" price. Second, a 7ft-plus tree is genuinely awkward — netted trees shed sap and needles through a car interior, they are heavier than they look, and hauling one up a stairwell alone is how door frames and backs get damaged.
DIY is fine if the tree is 6ft or under, you have a suitable car and you are buying locally. Pay for delivery if you have no car, live above the ground floor, want a 7ft-plus tree, or need it on a fixed date.
How To Save Money On Christmas Tree Delivery
- Compare the tree, not the delivery fee. A "free delivery" seller at £104.99 for a 6ft Nordmann is worse value than an £89 tree with a £20 drop-off. Add the two numbers before you judge.
- Drop one foot in height. Going 6ft instead of 7ft saves around £21 at Christmas Forest and £40 at Pines and Needles, and most living rooms suit the smaller tree better anyway.
- Take the seller's scheduled week. Fixed delivery windows in late November and early December are the cheapest slots and the ones least likely to sell out.
- Order two trees to one address. A second tree to the same door is typically £10–£15, not a second full delivery. Split it with a neighbour on the same street.
- Bundle the January collection at the point of order. Booking the pick-up with the delivery beats calling someone out in January — Fantastic Gardeners advertises savings of up to £45 when delivery, stand installation and post-holiday collection go on one booking.
- Join Fantastic Club. Membership discounts run across the gardening services, so if you are also booking a garden clearance the membership can pay for itself in one season.
How To Hire A Good Christmas Tree Delivery Service
Check the basics before you pay a deposit. A legitimate supplier names the species, the size band and the grade in writing, not just "6ft tree". Ask whether the price includes delivery or whether it is calculated at checkout by postcode — that one question resolves most pricing confusion.
Look for public liability insurance if anyone is coming inside your home, a real UK address and landline, and a clear damaged-on-arrival policy with a stated window. Reviews on Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade or Trustpilot are worth more than testimonials on the seller's own page.
Red flags: a price that appears only after you enter card details; no named delivery date, just "December"; refusal to say whether the tree is UK-grown or imported; and pressure to pay in full weeks ahead with no cancellation terms. Be wary of flat "any size" pricing too — real trees are priced by height for a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christmas Tree Delivery Free?
Sometimes. Inside London, several specialists include delivery in the tree price — Fantastic Gardeners offers free next-day delivery anywhere within the M25. Nationwide sellers such as Christmas Trees Direct and Send Me A Christmas Tree also advertise free UK mainland delivery, but the freight is priced into the tree. Where delivery is charged separately, expect £20–£30 in London and £5–£25 elsewhere.
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Real Christmas Tree Delivered In London?
Budget £90–£135 for a 5–6ft Nordmann Fir and £105–£165 for a 6–7ft, delivered. Real published examples: £89 plus £20 delivery at Christmas Forest for a 6ft, £97 all in at Fantastic Gardeners for a 5–6ft, and £120 plus delivery at Pines and Needles for a 6ft premium-grade tree. Norway Spruce comes in roughly 20–30% cheaper.
Can You Get A Christmas Tree Delivered Next Day?
In London, yes. Fantastic Gardeners advertises free next-day delivery within the M25 across all 32 boroughs, and other London specialists offer next-day if you order before a midday or 5pm cut-off. Outside London, next-day is rare — nationwide sellers work to fixed weekly delivery windows booked in advance, and stock for popular sizes sells out from mid-December.
When Should You Order A Christmas Tree For Delivery?
Order in November for the best price and the widest choice of slots. Nationwide sellers open scheduled delivery weeks from around 23 November, and those early windows are the cheapest. If you want a specific size, a premium grade or a particular delivery date, book by the end of November. Leaving it past 15 December usually means taking whatever height is left.
Do Supermarkets And Garden Centres Deliver Real Christmas Trees?
Mostly no. Dobbies lists its fresh-cut trees as unavailable for both home delivery and click and collect — they are in-store purchases only. Supermarket trees, including Aldi's £13.99–£19.99 Nordmann Firs, are the same. Real-tree delivery is a specialist market run by growers and dedicated retailers, which is why the delivered price sits well above the shop-floor price.
Is A Delivered Christmas Tree Fresher Than One From A Shop?
Usually, yes. Specialists cut to order and deliver within days, whereas a supermarket tree may have sat netted on a forecourt for a fortnight. Freshness shows in needle retention — a fresh Nordmann holds its needles four to six weeks in a water-holding stand. Ask when the tree was cut, and take the fresh base cut if it is offered.
How Much Does Potted Christmas Tree Delivery Cost In London?
Expect £60–£105 for a 2–4ft pot-grown tree delivered, and £85–£130 for 4–5ft. Fantastic Gardeners lists a 2–3ft pot-grown Norway Spruce at £89 delivered; Christmas Forest sells pot-grown Fraser Fir from £45 at 2ft to £78 at 5ft before delivery. Potted trees cost more per foot because they are heavier and slower-grown, but they can be replanted rather than disposed of.
Book your Christmas tree delivery today!
Fantastic Gardeners delivers fresh Nordmann Firs across all 32 London boroughs, free and next-day inside the M25. Add a stand, installation and a January collection to the same booking.
Fantastic Services Christmas Tree Delivery Prices 2026
| Package (Nordmann Fir, London M25) | 5–6ft | 6–7ft |
|---|---|---|
| Tree and delivery | £97 (was £112) | £107 (was £122) |
| Tree, delivery, stand and installation | £102 (was £132) | £112 (was £142) |
| Tree, delivery and January disposal | £135 (was £165) | £145 (was £175) |
| Premium package (all of the above) | £140 (was £185) | £150 (was £195) |
| Disposal only | £57 (was £72) | £57 (was £72) |
Delivery is free and next-day within the M25. A 2–3ft pot-grown Norway Spruce is £89 delivered. Congestion Charge is not included.
