A feud has erupted in Cambridgeshire where residents are torn over the appearance of a Christmas tree which has been erected in the town centre.

One resident in the pretty town of March described the tree being “plonked down without much care”.

Angie complained: “They should have clipped it at the bottom to make it neat. When I crossed the road to look at it from the other side it’s just wonky. Such a shame!”

Others have rushed to the tree’s defence. Liana said: “I love our town tree, it is perfectly imperfect.” Whereas, Shelly added: “It’s a focus point, just think if it was perfect there’d be nothing to moan about.”

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The tree, which is reportedly around 30ft (9m) tall, has a distinctive lean at the top and is installed on Market Place in the town.

Volunteers who put up the evergreen said it was like that when they received it.

Replying to criticism on social media, the March Christmas Lights committee said they did “not physically choose the tree”. The committee claims it is down to the supplier and luck, as to what the overall size or condition of the tree will be received.

They added they will “pass on the feedback” in the hope of receiving a “better” tree next year.

Meanwhile, the town clerk at March Town Council called it a “beautiful” tree and compared it to Italy’s famous Leaning Tower of Pisa as she criticised the attempt to “kill the spirit of Christmas”.

Many social media users on Facebook have expressed their desire to work on the committee following the mishap, with a few believing the tree has an “unusual” character.

Jade added: “Does anyone else think it’s beautiful? It has character!”

Resident Tina said: “In my opinion you don’t have to report anything to the suppliers, it’s all done by volunteers and it’s very much appreciated by most people living in March.”

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