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Putting a star on the best of British trees and wreaths
The Country Smallholder
|December 2025
Meet the champion growers adding joy to Christmas
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Organised by the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA), the annual competition with categories for wreaths and trees has been running since 1999 and is open to its 300 members across the UK. As well as the prestige of winning there is also the pride of seeing your tree and wreath on display at such a famous address as number ten, Downing Street, London, seen by millions in news bulletins. Perhaps Larry, the Downing Street cat will climb the branches!
An average 6ft Christmas tree takes 10 years to grow and attracts a wealth of wildlife during its growing cycle which is reflected in the 'winning photo' category.
The winner was the Cadeby Tree Trust from Leicestershire who now provides the Christmas tree for display outside 10 Downing Street after being crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2025.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition December 2025 de The Country Smallholder.
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