Christmas Tree
Festive Firs
Nicole Slater shops for the trendiest trees in all the land If we learned anything from last year, it’s that we need to prepare early for Christmas. With many trees sold out by the time December 1 rolls around, consider scheduling your trip to the flower market, earlier or reserve a fir at one of Hong Kong’s boutique flower stores.
Van der Bloom Priding themselves on having the freshest Noble Firs from Oregon, your house will smell like Christmas in no time. Van der Bloom has a selection of miniature trees along with a wide range of wreaths and table trees, along with workshops to create take-home festive bouquets. vanderbloom.com.hk
Indigo Living
Stylish, sophisticated and magical, the range of faux Christmas trees at Indigo Living is so cheery you’ll have Santa skipping through your door in no time. This upscale furniture store stocks everything from glittered fir tree planters to artificial evergreens topped with frosty accents. Don’t forget to check out the collection of tinsel and baubles after picking out your favourite tree. indigo-living.com
P&F Garden A bit of nature in the heart of the city, P&F is a haven for gardening lovers. With a wide variety of wholesale and retail plants, the gardening specialist offers an extensive selection of Douglas Firs in a range of sizes. Drop by the nursery to pick out your own
tree. Delivery services are also available. pnfgarden.hk
Wah King Garden This family-run nursery and garden centre offers a range of indoor and outdoor plants, potted trees and shrubs. The garden centre takes orders for Christmas trees by email, before inviting you to choose your tree. Its pines are hugely popular and sell out fast so make sure to get in touch early to guarantee your decor. wahking-garden.com
Prince Edward Flower Market If you can’t find it in Mong Kok, it doesn’t exist. You could easily spend the whole day just browsing in the locals’ go-to for flowers
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