Christmas Fir Bloom Every Street Corner

Cypress, araucaria, cedar. The best tree will appear in the streets from today. The price?Between 150 and Rs 1,000 for the finest and rarest. " The trees are sold directly to the public but also to retailers , "said an official of the Department of Wood and the Ministry of Agro Industry forests.

They will be available starting this morning in Abercrombie, Curepipe and Quartermaster Military particular. They will be sold to the public at Rs 200 while retailers will have to pay Rs 150. Except the cypress, the price can reach Rs 1,000. The reason being that it is becoming increasingly rare in Mauritius in recent years, said a source at the Ministry of Agro-Industry.Because a large part of these trees, which do not grow as fast as the pines were attacked by aphids.

People fold, suddenly, the Araucaria, which is gaining popularity. It is also sold by Mont Choisy Limited, which has its own nursery. "One sells for two weeks already. Customers come on site to choose their tree and we take care of the cut, "says Robert Morel, director of the company.

He added: "It looks a bit like meeting a 'shopping fir. It takes between Rs 600 and Rs 900 for a araucaria. For those who are in pot, add about Rs 300 more. "On the other hand, Greenest, them will certainly cling to artificial trees. These are available in store from Rs 150.