Waitrose & Partners is selling rosemary Christmas trees once again this year as shoppers look for more environmentally friendly Christmas decorations.
Set to be the must-have decoration this Christmas, the supermarket is stocking the alternative mini Christmas tree for just £15 this festive season.
The rosemary trees were a popular purchase last year as environmentally conscious consumers looked for a multi-purpose option that could be re-used – whether that’s by planting them in the garden or gifting to foodie friends and family.
Standing at around 30cm in height, each rosemary tree is grown and pruned to resemble the shape of a Christmas tree. These aromatic miniature trees are, of course, edible and will give the home a distinct, refreshing fragrance too.
You can place your rosemary tree as a decoration in the living room, on the kitchen window sill, or even as a Christmas table centrepiece where guests can pick the tree's leaves to garnish their own festive meal.
It can even be planted outside when Christmas is over, so absolutely nothing goes to waste.
'Our customers are passionate about shopping in a more sustainable way, seeking out products that are kind to the environment and that help them to reduce their own waste, especially at Christmas,' says Waitrose Horticulture Buyer, Oliver O’Mara. 'Our Rosemary Christmas Trees aren’t just for decoration, the rosemary tree’s leaves can be used to flavour dishes over the holidays and then be planted outside when Christmas is over, so nothing goes to waste.'
Rosemary is the favoured garnish of choice for Waitrose shoppers at Christmas, making it into the top three best-selling fresh herbs, reveals Waitrose, with sales increasing by up to 200% over the festive season compared to the rest of the year.
Grown in Chichester, the trees have been specially selected for the supermarket, and the choice of rosemary was whittled down from a staggering 80 different varieties to ensure the perfect tree was chosen.
The trend for rosemary Christmas trees actually started in America. Their needle-like leaves make them the perfect alternative for the festive season and can be decorated to look just like their larger traditional counterparts.
Hotfoot it down to your nearest Waitrose to bag a tree, as it's guaranteed to sell fast.
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13 Christmas stockings for the whole family
Bows are one of the biggest Christmas decor trends this year, which is why we can't get enough of this gorgeous pink velvet bow stocking from Anthropologie. It's also available in red, if that's more your style.
You can't go wrong with this timeless knitted stocking. Finished with two hanging pom poms and with a design to suit all interior styles, you can grab this for less than £20.
Add a fun and colourful touch to your mantel or bed post this year with this velvet patchwork option from Oliver Bonas. This is one you'll look forward to bringing out again every Christmas.
Just look at this jumbo hand-knitted Christmas stocking from Lauren Aston. In a red and white pattern, this chunky knit is made from soft Merino wool with a quality leather strap.
This soft traditional stocking with a Fair Isle knit gives us the ultimate cosy vibes. Measuring 44cm long, it's got plenty of space for those all-important stocking fillers, and it's pretty timeless, meaning you can use it every year.
This gorgeous velvet stocking features a textured jute rim, making it the perfect finishing touch to rooms with a Nordic-inspired Christmas scheme.
Cosy and snuggly, this faux fur ivory Christmas stocking is incredibly soft. We can't get enough of the super cute pom poms either.
Available in every letter of the alphabet, you can't go wrong with this 100 per cent wool red Christmas stocking. Pictured here in a contrast felted 'A' letter, it's finished off with cute pom poms. And if you love personalised Christmas decor, a few of these Christmas tree baubles can be personalised, too.
We love the bright, vibrant feel of this stocking. With colourful stars, a red trim, and equally colourful pom poms, this is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of adults and children alike at Christmas.
Delight little ones with this super cosy borg reindeer stocking from The White Company. Featuring their adorable Jingles character, it's sure to be a hit with children.
There's no denying that this is a pricey option, but it's also one of the most special, luxury stockings we've seen so far this year. Hand-embroidered with an array of festive florals and foliage, and made with luxe velvet, this Aspinal of London stocking can also be personalised to make for a really meaningful gift that can be used year after year, and no doubt a special family heirloom.
This embroidered red and white Christmas stocking is utterly charming and will be enjoyed for many years to come. The tactile red pom pom adds a lovely touch.
For the eclectic friend or family member, pick up this brilliant Christmas stocking from Damson Madder. Combining a number of current trends – leopard print, bows and stripes – into one stylish stocking, it's ideal for adding a touch of glitz and glamour to proceedings this December.
