UK Christmas tree shortage fears as extreme weather stunts growth and kills 20,000 saplings

Daily Mirror · Isobel Williams, Neil Shaw · 2026-11-06 07:15 UTC

Christmas tree farmers are fearing for the future after this year's extreme weather stunted growth - costing one couple up to £80,000, as growers across the UK warn of a Christmas tree shortage in years to come

Christmas tree farmers are fearing for the future after this year's extreme weather stunted growth - costing one couple up to £80,000, as growers across the UK warn of a Christmas tree shortage in years to come

Christmas tree farmers are fearing for their livelihoods after this year's brutal weather conditions stunted growth - leaving one couple facing losses of up to £80,000.

A late frost, a scorching summer, and repeated droughts have wreaked havoc on Christmas tree crops this year, with saplings perishing and established trees failing to reach their full size.

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