There’s still time to shop around if you need a high-end Christmas tree. An expensive, high-end Christmas tree.
That's not an unusual price for a tree; we found three different Christmas trees selling for R8,000 or above.go to www.BusinessInsider.co.zaLooking for a lifelike Christmas tree, perhaps a tall one with a snowy finish? Not a problem – as long as you have the cash. We went shopping for South Africa's best, or at least most expensive, artificial Christmas trees. We found several stunning options, but prices at around R8,000 and above for the higher-end options, and nothing much below R3,000.
If you're looking to spend that kind of money, though, there are a couple of merchants that can help you, including Leroy Merlin, Builders, and Takealot.Earlier this week, DIY retailer Leroy Merlin had the most expensive tree we could find from a general retailer, at R9,832.20: a 42-kg, 3m tree that, though less realistic than some, came with a snowy finish.3.1 metre high fir that is some 170cm around, weighs in at 37kgs, and costs R8,320.
The tree comes with a heavy-duty metal tree stand and is easy to pack away after the holiday season. You can get your hands on the 2.1-metre-long tree at