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The Brussels Christmas tree will remain on the Grand Place in the Belgian capital until January 5. The Nordmann fir, 20 meters high, was cut down on Wednesday morning in Rixensart (Walloon Brabant) where it had been planted there 32 years ago in front of a private house.
The Brussels Christmas tree will remain on the Grand Place in the Belgian capital until January 5. The Nordmann fir, 20 meters high, was cut down on Wednesday morning in Rixensart (Walloon Brabant) where it had been planted 32 years ago in front of a private house.
“The Nordmann has the advantage of having more flexible branches, which is ideal in this type of case. The thorns last longer, and with its dark and slightly shiny color, it has a much more luxurious side than a simple Christmas tree”, explains Pierre Demesmaeker, manager of three Inter-Arbo nurseries, who was also in charge of the Brussels Christmas tree last year.
“From a technical point of view, it is much less complicated,” adds Mr. Demesmaeker. “We’ll still have to decorate it, but that’s not up to us.”
After its “second life” on the Grand Place, the tree will even have a third, since it will be recycled into furniture for events or into medals for participants in the BXL Tour.
