Spruces

This tree has been famous since 1841 when Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, introduced an old German custom of decorating a spruce tree with lights. Since then the Norway spruce has been a cornerstone of christmas tradition across Europe

This tree is named after the old Russian capital of Alaska on Baranof Island and was introduced to Britain in 1831. It is also the worlds tallest growing spruce with heights of 60m recorded.