Collecting the Christmas Tree

No, we haven't degenerated into Urbanised Christmasaholics, playing Carols in October and Decking the Halls in November. This tree is a Christmas present, not the Spruce type of tree at all. As now is the ideal time to be planting it seemed a bit silly to delay getting the tree for another month just for the sake of it. A trip to a fairly local tree nurseries this morning gave us a beautiful afternoon in which to get it in the ground.

The package as collected. The observant of you will notice that there is a smaller shrub lurking in the bag too.


Duly planted and staked. The Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus' will hopefully look good and help feed the birds for a long time to come. Thank you Mum and Dad!
Whilst we were ordering the tree, it seemed like a good opportunity to get another shrub we were wanting to fill an awkward space. This time cover as well as food for the birds is the long term aim. This one is Cotoneaster 'Wardii'.