{"product_id":"bosk-montpellier-fir-8-5fttree","title":"Bosk Montpellier Fir Artificial Christmas Tree – 7.5ft \u0026 8.5ft","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Bosk Montpellier Fir is built for rooms that can take a proper tree. Available in 7.5ft and 8.5ft, it has the tapered shape and dense, layered branching of a well-grown Nordmann — narrow at the crown, generously full through the body, and finished with a natural, slightly uneven tip that stops it reading as artificial from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tree comes unlit, and that's deliberate. Pre-lit trees lock you into one look for the next decade: one colour temperature, one bulb size, one set of functions. Here the lighting is yours to choose. Warm white for a traditional, candlelit feel; cool white for something crisper and more contemporary; coloured or multi-function sets if you have children in the house who want the tree doing something. Change your mind next year and you change the lights, not the tree. It also means that when a bulb string eventually fails — and they all do — you replace a £30 light set rather than losing the whole tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe foliage does the heavy lifting. Branches are tiered rather than evenly spaced, so light falls through the tree the way it does on a real fir, and there's genuine depth between the outer tips and the interior — which is exactly what you want when you're threading your own lights in. Hinged branches drop into place as you unfold each section, so assembly is a matter of minutes rather than an afternoon, and the frame is sturdy enough to carry a full complement of lights, baubles, ribbon and garland without drooping by Boxing Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose the height to suit the room. The 7.5ft suits standard ceilings and sits comfortably in a living room bay or corner. The 8.5ft is for hallways, high-ceilinged rooms and open-plan spaces where a shorter tree gets lost — it makes a real statement, and the extra foot is more noticeable than the price difference suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeyond the first Christmas, this is a tree that earns its keep. There's no needle drop to sweep up, no annual trip to buy a fresh one, and it folds down into a manageable footprint for loft or cupboard storage. A sturdy stand keeps it secure and level throughout the season. Give the branches a few minutes of shaping once it's up and you'll match the full, natural profile shown in the photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing your lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs a rule of thumb, allow around 100 bulbs per foot of tree for a full, even glow — so roughly 750 for the 7.5ft and 850–1,000 for the 8.5ft. Go heavier if you like the tree to be the main light source in the room. We stock warm white, cool white and multi-function LED sets in the right lengths, and the team are happy to talk you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlit, so you choose your own lights and change them whenever you like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo heights: 7.5ft for standard rooms, 8.5ft for high ceilings and hallways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic tapered Nordmann-style profile with tiered, layered branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged branches for quick assembly and pack-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy frame holds heavier light sets and decorations without sagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo needle drop and no annual replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds down compactly for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bosk","offers":[{"title":"7.5ft (Unlit)","offer_id":64410353631609,"sku":"C-MON-75","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5ft (Unlit)","offer_id":64410353664377,"sku":"C-MON-85","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/9058\/files\/MON-75_LIFESTYLE_HERO.jpg?v=1787998865","url":"https:\/\/www.midulster.co.uk\/products\/bosk-montpellier-fir-8-5fttree","provider":"Mid Ulster Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}