Wilko slashes the price of Christmas trees by up to 48% as festive shoppers flock to stores
Shoppers can choose from a huge array of different trees
LAST minute Christmas shoppers have flocked to a well-known high street retailer after it slashed the price of Christmas trees.
With three weeks to go until Christmas, Wilko has already reduced the essential with nearly half off some products.
The chain retailer has slashed the price of Christmas trees by up to 48%.
There are hundreds of different trees on sale with a selection of artificial trees – some coming pre-lit – and even a real fir.
Discounts apply to a range of colours including traditional green, and different sizes – from tabletop ones for small spaces to six and seven ft.
Prices start from just £11 for a small table-top tree, to £240 for a more opulent 7ft pre lit tree.
The biggest discount is on a pre-lit 6.5ft which is now £125, instead of £249.99 and comes with free home delivery.
That’s a reduction of £125, or nearly 50% off.
The everglow LED white artificial tree which stands at 5ft is slashed from £80 to £41.50 – a £38.50 saving, or 48% off.
The discounts are available on trees sold on Wilko’s website, so remember that you may have to pay for delivery on top.
Dunelm is selling a similar size 6.5ft pre-lit model for £259, while John Lewis has one for £299.99/
A similar size model can be picked up for less though without lights.
B&Q’s Kingswood fir from the National Tree Company is priced at £90.
Meanwhile Argos is selling a smaller 6ft pre-lit tree for £52.50, reduced from £70.
So just because something’s reduced in price doesn’t mean it’s the best deal, and it always pays to compare prices to find the best deal.
Websites like Price Spy let you compare prices on thousands of products to find out where it will cost you the least.
You can also have a quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab to see how much retailers are selling a particular item for.
Wilko is also doing 25% off Christmas decorations.
The deals won’t last forever, and shoppers could miss out on their favourite Christmas product, so it’s advised to call ahead or check online first.
You can find your nearest Wilko store by checking the store locator on the website, or alternatively, you can make your purchase online.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
But B&M has already slashed decorations by up to 67% with prices starting from just 67p for ornaments.
And The Range has cut price on decorations and advent calendars by up to 50%.
Meanwhile you can check out our round up of the best artificial trees from shops like The Range, B&M and Dunelm – and prices start from just £12.99
Plus Aldi and Lidl have launched real Christmas trees in stores from just £13.99.
Meanwhile, a viral pop up Christmas tree has shoppers in a tizzy.
The Range appears to have found a time-saving solution by creating a ‘pop up’ Christmas tree which looks “lavish” in seconds.
The retailer uploaded a of the easy installation, showing how it folds flat and then you unfurl it in seconds from the top to the bottom.
In less than a minute, the tree looks ‘perfect’ with even branches and is ready for the Christmas period.
They wrote: “The tree without THE FUSS. Our 6ft Deluxe pre-lit Pop up tree is LESS THAN £100.”
How to look after your real Christmas tree
HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing’s first: buy a pot (if it doesn’t come in one already).
You’ll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage – and it’s a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it’s not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren’t too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It’s a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don’t survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.