Christmas tree guides
Everything you need to choose, care for and enjoy a real Christmas tree, from the Scouts who sell them.
How to keep your Christmas tree fresh
How to keep a real Christmas tree fresh for weeks: a fresh cut, a stand that fits, water every day, a cool spot away from heat and sun, then recycling it in January.
Read the guideWhat size Christmas tree do I need?
How to choose the right size Christmas tree: measure your ceiling, allow for the stand and the star, and match your room to a 5, 6 or 7 ft real tree.
Read the guideChristmas tree and lights safety
Christmas tree and fairy light safety from Victoria's fire services and Energy Safe Victoria: compliant lights, power boards, where to put the tree, and switching off.
Read the guideReal or artificial Christmas tree: which is better for the environment?
Real or fake Christmas tree? What the research says about carbon footprints, plastic and recycling, and how to make a real tree the greener choice.
Read the guideThe history of the Christmas tree
Where the Christmas tree came from: evergreens in ancient winter festivals, decorated trees in Germany, Queen Victoria's famous tree, and how colonial Australians made Christmas their own.
Read the guideHaven't got your tree yet?
Real, fresh-cut Christmas trees from $130, ready to collect from West Hawthorn Scout Hall. Every tree helps West Hawthorn Scouts.