A Potted Tabletop Christmas Tree From The Sill; The Most Environmentally Friendly Christmas Tree?
Are you looking for an environmentally friendly Christmas Tree and going through the debate over a fake tree vs a real tree? Well, I have an option for you that you’ve likely never considered if you live in North America. The potted Norfolk Island Pine Tree from The Sill.
The Norfolk Island Pine is a tropical evergreen tree native to Norfolk Island, a tiny island off the coast of Australia. Because it’s a potted tabletop plant, the Norfolk Island Pine Tree can be an addition to your home all year round— yet the Norfolk Island Pine can be decorated as a holiday tree during the winter season. Just add lights and or a few bulbs and enjoy!
This tiny fully-alive potted tabletop Christmas tree is perfect for apartment living. It’s especially kind to those urban folks that don’t have very much storage space.
If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve likely googled at some point:
“Real Christmas Trees or Fake Christmas Trees- What’s the More Environmentally Friendly Christmas Tree?”
Artificial trees can last many years if well cared for, but they’re often produced and shipped from China, and have a heavy carbon footprint due to this - As high as 10X higher than that of a sustainably grown, properly recycled real Christmas tree.
You would have to keep your fake Christmas tree for at least 10 years for it to have the same carbon impact as using a real tree each year — and that isn’t considering the environmental damage artificial trees cause as they slowly break down in a landfill.
Christmas tree farms are often sustainable because trees are planted as they’re chopped down. It may take 7 years for a new tree to grow, but a farm may have 7-10 lots to accommodate for this turnover.
With The Sill’s Norfolk Island Pine potted tabletop Christmas tree, none of this matters. You buy it once. There is a carbon footprint once for shipping if you get it shipped (just like every Amazon box we get shipped). However, you can pick one up at the store in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Bethesda, Boston, and one of 5 stores in New York City. The stores are beautiful!
Is a Potted Tabletop Christmas Tree Environmentally Friendly?
Although there may not be a lot of data, it seems logical to believe a potted Christmas tree would be the most environmentally friendly Christmas Tree option available. It’s absolutely the most sustainable option if the tree is grown locally, and used year after year, remaining in the home between Holiday seasons. Potted tabletop Christmas trees are rarely considered, but can keep your home cheerful all year. Also, houseplants are a natural air purifier. And who doesn’t love that Christmas Tree smell anyway?
Plus, look how beautiful this tiny little potted tabletop Christmas Tree is!
“I don’t have the Space for a Christmas Tree, but I want one!”
Again, the potted Norfolk Island Pine potted tree can go on a countertop or a tabletop, or on a side-table perfectly. There are two sizes - Medium and Large.
The Medium plant is approximately 12"-20" tall from soil line to top of foliage and about 7" in diameter and height. The Large plant is approximately 28-38" tall from soil line to top of foliage.
Trust me. I own 7 plants from The Sill, and I’ve purchased hundreds more for others.
I’m a Career Coach and long-time prior HR Leader and Recruiter. I’ve been responsible for sending out client and employee gifts, and I’ve also sent my Mom an Orchid for Mother’s Day from The Sill. Out of the 100+ I’ve personally sent out, I’ve only experienced one customer service concern. The concern was that the potted plant didn’t arrive healthy. The Sill was quick to respond and sent out a new plant. No questions asked.
I LOVE all my plants and what makes them unique is that they’re selected for low maintenance, beautification, and they have the most beautiful planter pots I’ve ever seen.
Here’s another unique idea for your potted tabletop Christmas tree after Christmas:
I grew up a good portion of my childhood about an hour outside of Eugene, Oregon. One of the things I really loved about my experience going to Walterville Elementary School was that it was quite progressive for a small town school in the 90’s.
We composted our school lunches and every Arbor Day, we were given a tree to plant. I would bring it home, so excited to plant it with my Dad. We selected a place in the yard every year, and we planted our tree.
About 5 years ago, I went back to that house, and the tree that did the best was still standing tall, and there was still a sense of accomplishment. I’m in my 30’s. I still had that feeling. It was instilled in me young.
These little mini-rooted trees in planters - they make great little Christmas Trees. They make even more impactful memories in the Spring when they get planted in the ground.
It doesn’t need to be The Norfolk Island Pine Tree from The Sill. You can also visit your local nursery and find a local tree. Pot it. Use it for Christmas. Then, plant it in the Spring.
I don’t recommend planting anything that isn’t native to your area, so visit your local nursery if this is your plan. The Sill may be able to answer these questions in the store as well.
Personally, I think this is the most Environmentally friendly Christmas Tree option. The tiny potted tabletop Christmas tree isn’t going to work for a lot of folks. For those without Children, living in small spaces, and/or committed to an environmentally friendly option, it’s an option you may have not considered.
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