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Pines and needlesPREMIER CHRISTMAS TREES

Christmas Wholesale ProduCts & serviCes

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Contents

About Us 3Why Choose Pines and Needles? 3Our Trees 4 Non Drop Christmas Trees 5 Traditional Christmas Trees 6Cinco Stands 7Wooden Blocks 7Netting & Funnels 7Greenery 8 Wreaths & Garlands 8 Swags, Holly & Mistletoe 8Sustainability 9Our Prices 10Delivery Options 11Further Information 11

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Quality GuaranteeAll of our trees are guaranteed premi-um quality, and every effort is made to select only the finest examples of each species If you are not happy with the tree let us know on the day of delivery and we will replace it

Price PromiseBecause we grow our own trees we are able to offer exceptional value to our clients, moreover we will beat any like for like written quote so are guaranteed to be the cheapest, best value supplier

SustainabilityAll our trees are grown on sustain-able plantations, and for every tree that is felled, more are replanted

Nearly 20 Years of ExperienceWe’ve been growng trees for nearly twenty years and have perfected our craft, techniques and equipment to produce the best shaped trees with bushy foliage that customers always expect and deserve.

Trusted by Iconic ClientsSome of Britain’s most well recog-nised businesses and brands trust Our top quality trees are used in many high profile public spaces as well as hotels, restaurants, embas-sies and casinos

Convenient ServiceFrom seed to you - we nurture the Christmas tree throughout, from sapling to harvesting, transporta-tion and delivery

Giving Back to the CommunityWe take responsibility to enhance the environment and the wider com-munity through environmentally con-scious processes and the delivery of exceptional products and superior services that enhance people’s lives and make their Christmas memora-ble Every year we donate to worth-while causes and this year we are donating a minimum of £10,000 to Action for Children, one of the larg-est children’s charities that speaks out for vulnerable children

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We grow our trees on our own plantations and work closely with our partner growers While that may not sound like a big deal, it makes a massive difference to the finished product that will eventually com-plement your customers living room or office.

Planting our own trees under the careful supervision of our own arbo-rist gives us complete control over every aspect of the trees develop-ment from planting and pruning to feeding and cutting This degree of care and control ensures that every tree that passes through our gates has been able to achieve its full potential and is the fullest and freshest example of the species. Being vertically integrated also al-lows us the ability to control how the trees are grown and replanted in the most sustainable manner

our trees

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Minimum Tree height measured by Pines and Needles

Minimum Tree height

measured by other suppliers

The Best Trees You Can Find Anywhere - Guaranteed!All of our trees are guaranteed premium quality and if you are not totally satisfied with it for any reason then simply let us know on the day of delivery and we will replace it for you

Furthermore our trees are measured to half way up the leader (the large central stem at the top of the tree) rather than to the tip, ensuring you get excellent value for money compared to other wholesalers who measure to the tip

Our trees are measured to half way up the leader

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non droP Christmas treesideal for indoor use (Abies Nordmanniana)

This variety is the preferred choice of modern Britons as the needles are not pointy and the tree benefits from its ability to retain its needles even in very dry conditions. The tree has flattened needles which are a glossy dark green on top with two blue-white bands of stomata below giving the Nordmann Fir its signature two-tone depth, like that of the olive tree Available from 3ft These are ideal for those with children or pets as the needles are not painful

We recommend that you stock the majority of your trees as Nord-mann Firs as they are by far the best selling species If well watered and not near a radiator or fire they can last up to 6 weeeks!

We mainly supply premium quality Nordmanns which will be bushy and evenly shaped, but have some second quality trees that will still be sellable at the right price to the budget conscious consumer

(Abies Fraseri)

A species of fir native to the mountains of the eastern United States. The species is in fact named after another of our Scottish brethren the botanist John Fraser (1750–1811), who made numerous botanical collections in the region They are characterized by a heavy density; with rich colours of platinum silver and deep hues of blueish green

They are grown in pots, in the ground, resulting in them having an increased long term survival rate As long as they are kept watered and not subject to frequent temperature changes they can be placed back outside after Christmas There is no guarantee however that if you repot or replant them into the ground that they will survive although some do

Potted Fraser Fir

The Nordmann Fir

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traditional Christmas trees ideal for outdoor use

Picea Abies) are the traditional Victorian Christmas Trees They have a fresh scent and elegant fine foliage. These trees are not soft to the touch and tend to drop their needles very quickly when they are brought indoors therefore we do not recommend getting your delivery in November or early December as their condition can deteriorate rapidly once in a warm indoor environment The tree can be bare in less than a week if it gets too warm and dry In Queen Victoria’s day the tree was traditionally put up on Christmas Eve so this short lifepan was not a problem, but today’s consumer usually expects the tree to last far longer, so the less fragrant Nordmanns have overtaken in popularity

The Norway Spruce is ideal for outdoor use These are the trees that you will see in town centres and public spaces across the country The ciy of Oslo in Norway still sends a massive Spruce tree to be placed in Trafalgar Square every year in thanks for help from the UK in the Second World War

A typical Spruce will have bushy, fragrant foliage, but the customer should b aware that the needles will not stay on it for long A water holding stand will help but it will not have the lifespan of a Non drop variety Therefore these trees are best not stocked until later in December

Trafalgar Square Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce

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Cinco stands.

We recommend a stand with a water reservoir as these allow the tree to absorb water and maintain their foli-age for longer. Cut trees, like flowers can require large amounts of water especially during their first week in-doors Our water holding stands are suitable for trees up to 12 feet tall

We stock various sizes to suit every tree and sell the high quality cinco brand

our Water holding stands

Wooden BloCksCut and block service available.

We can “point” trees up to 7ft (2 1m) and provide sturdy blocks into which the trees can be inserted which helps when displaying the trees

Above this height we recommend displaying the trees in sturdy Christmas tree stands for greater stability

Customers often prefer the rustic, natural look of these blocks to a plastic or metal tree stand however they do not allow the tree to be watered to maintain freshness, therefore the customer should be advised that water holding stands are preferable, especially if they are pur-chasing the tree very early and expect it to remain fresh until or beyond Christmas

netting & funnelsNetting will have to be removed to diplay the trees for the customer to choose which one will suit them best After they have picked their tree it will need to be re-netted in order for them to easily transport it home

If you do not have a netting machine (or funnel) we can supply you with one as well as a supply of netting The funnel is very simple to use - just push the tree in one end and pull it out the other with the netting around it and cut and tie the ends

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Wreaths & Garlands Our natural garlands are hand made with real Noble Fir and can be used indoors and outside They look and smell amazing and are a great way to make extra sales and income from your tree buying public

Many people who don’t have space for a tree will buy a wreath or garland instead so they still have that traditional Christmas look and familiar aroma

Our 3 most popular ranges are the Plain, Decorated and Fruit wreaths and garlands

Garlands are 2m long and wreaths are available in 3 sizes; 10“, 14” and 20” diameter

Noble Fir Swags Swags are an increasingly popular choice with consumers in recent years and we can supply top quality handmade products at great prices!

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Holly & Mistletoe Ever popular at this time of year, we can supply top quality bunches of holly and mistletoe so you can provide the whole Christmas package to your customers

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sustainaBilityHere at Pines and Needles we are passionate about trees and all things green! In fact Pines and Needles is committed to helping the en-vironment in every way we can Here is a list of the measures we take to ensure that we play our part in helping the planet, along with some insights into Pines and Needles unique Environmental Policy:

• We are carbon positive for most of the year as our trees absorb Carbon and emit Oxygen. It is estimated that each acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen to meet the needs of 16 people During the Christmas season we are Carbon Neutral as any emissions from transportation and delivery vehicles is offset by the trees still growing on our plantations Real Christmas trees are better for the environment than artificial trees because they do not use non-biodegradable plastics and metals, and can be recycled through chipping for use in gardens

• For every Christmas tree that is harvested, Pines and Needles replants seedlings in its place, ready to begin the cycle of growing, fixing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen again for us straight away

• We always use power-saving LED lights as they use a fraction of the energy of old fash-ioned incandescent bulbs

Proud Members of the British Christmas Tree Growers’ Association

All members of the BCTGA have to con-form to strict standards in sustainability:

SeedOnly sources which are sustainable and do not present any threat to endangered species are used

Planted areaThe area of land used for the cultivation of Christmas trees is subjected to a sur-vey on environmental; ecological and ar-chaeological impact

Cultivation of TreesThe growing of trees will be done in ac-cordance with the best practice indicat-ed by research in the UK and overseas

ChemicalsThe British Christmas Tree Growers As-sociation will commission and encour-age research into methods of dealing with pests and disease which reduce or eliminate the need to use chemical herbicides or pesticides Growers will have available for inspection any re-quirements under the COSSH Regula-tions and will guarantee that any use of chemicals will be in accordance with the current Pesticide regulations and will be the minimum necessary to deal with the particular problem

WildlifeChristmas Trees provide an excellent habitat for many bird species British Christmas Tree Growers take account of the habitats of these birds in the cul-tivation of their trees The cycle of grow-ing and harvesting Christmas Trees is particularly conducive to birdlife and no work will be done which will disturb nests or young birds

HarvestingThe cutting of Christmas trees is done in winter and has little or no effect on breeding or disturbance of wildlife Trees will be harvested and handled to ensure the absolute maximum freshness for the purchaser

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PriCes for 2015

Cut trees

Prices collected from our yard in North Wembley, London.

Size Per Tree

3ft £11 55 4ft £14 95 5ft £16 95 6ft £19 95 7ft £27 95 8ft £34 95 9ft £44 9510ft £68 9511ft £79 9512ft £84 95

Nordman Fir Premium Quality

These trees will have the full, even shape with bushy foliage that most custom-ers prefer and will retain their needles very well

Cinco Stands

Small £6 90Medium £8 50Large £12.50X Large £16.50

Cut and Block

We will shape the tree trunk to fit by pencilling it for you and supply the wooden logs

Pot Grown Fraser FirPremium Quality

These trees have been grown in pots and are increas-ingly popular The customer should be aware that they may not survive after Christmas though

Pot groWn trees

stands

Netting Bales

45cm diameter netting bales per unitPack of 10 (300m each) £115 00Pack of 5 (300m each) £65 00

Funnel

Self Assembly Netting Funnel £230 00

All prices exclude VAT at 20%. Prices per tree.

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greenery

Plain£11 65£13 76£16 92

Decorated£13 72£16 50£18 42

Fruit£14 24£17 19£20 98

10 inch 14 inch 20 inch

Wreaths

PlainN/A

£8 50

Decorated£14 63£22 62

FruitN/A

£25 46

1m long 2m long

Garlands

Swags £12 58 Holly Bunch £2 50 Mistletoe £2 50

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Size Per Tree

3ft £14 954ft £16 955ft £20 956ft £24 957ft £26 95

Norway SprucePremium Quality

These trees will have the aroma that cus-tomers will adore, but they will always shed their needles rapidly once they are indoors

Size Per Tree


Nordman Fir Mixed Quality

These trees will have a less uniform shape and are gen-erally less bush than the premium quality trees, but still offer excellent value.

Size Per Tree


Fraser Fir Mixed Quality

Similiar to a Nord-man Fir but with a narrower shape & dense foliage It is also a non-drop tree with a milder fruity fragrance

Size Per Tree


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We are able to deliver to you at a cost based on milage and driving time from us to you We will need your delivery postcode and num-ber of trees in order to quote for delivery

deliveryoPtions

We also offer a Collect your Own Option - Collecting trees from our warehouse will save on the deliv-ery costs We are based in North Wembley You may come and col-lect from our yard between 7am and 3pm Monday to Friday only Note the trees must be taken from the pallets as they come - we do not allow wholesale customers to cherry pick only specific trees.

• All our Christmas trees are sup-plied in nets and all cut trees up to 250 cm on pallets

• Trees bigger than 250 cm are de-livered loaded loose

• Potted and pot grown trees are delivered in wooden crates

Please be aware that pallets / crates are a transport system not a stor-age system. It is therefore extremely important that trees on pallets / in crates are un-packed whitin 48 hours after receipt, kept cold, outdoor and irrigated if possible This will ensure the Christmas trees are as healthy as possible Trees stored horizontal-ly on pallets for a prolonged time will shed their needles

Pallets for cut Christmas trees up to 250cm tall;• These pallets measure 240 x 120

x 240 cm giving 11 pallets per trailer

• We can also deliver cut trees up to 250 cm on pallets measuring 240 x 120 x 270 cm giving 10 pallets per trailer

The wooden crates for potted trees measure 120 x 100 x 120 cm giving 48 crates per trailer

droP off serviCe

PiCk uP serviCe

We have the following 2 options available -

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