Guide
Christmas tree size guide
The number-one mistake people make is buying a tree that's too tall once the stand and the star go on. Here's how to get it right first time.
The golden rule
Ceiling height minus 30–40cm (about 1ft 3in) = your maximum tree height. A stand adds 10–20cm, your topper adds another 15–25cm, and a tree jammed against the ceiling never looks right. A standard UK ceiling is about 2.4m (just under 8ft) - which is why 6ft and 7ft trees are our best sellers.
Which size suits which room?
| Size | Real height | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2–5ft pot-grown | 60–150cm | Table-tops, porches, kids' rooms, flats |
| 5ft | ~150cm | Flats and snug rooms, or rooms with lots of furniture |
| 6ft | ~180cm | The classic choice for a standard 2.4m ceiling |
| 7ft | ~210cm | Generous living rooms - our most popular premium size |
| 8ft | ~240cm | High ceilings, hallways, period homes |
Don't forget the width
A full Nordmann is roughly two-thirds as wide as it is tall - a 7ft tree can be nearly 1.4m across at the base. Tight on floor space? The Fraser Fir grows naturally slimmer and is the best pick for bay windows, hallways and smaller rooms.
Measure once, order once
- Measure floor-to-ceiling where the tree will actually stand.
- Subtract 30–40cm for stand and topper.
- Check the walking route - can a netted tree get through the door and round the stairs?
- Still torn between two sizes? Go smaller - a tree with air above it looks taller.
