I want to go ahead a get mine but I'm afraid that it'll be dead by Christmas. Any tips on how to make it live longer? and getting a fake one is not an option...that's cheating!
2006-11-29 05:16:34 · 7 answers · asked by nc_hpoa 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
OK, ya got me. I should have said stay GREEN instead of alive.
2006-11-29 11:37:38 · update #1
The only time we had a real tree, it amazingly stayed green from the end of Nov until mid-spring. It was set on the back porch in January and the birds used it to nest in out of the elements.
As long as you keep it watered, you should be ok to get one now if you want. It is dead though the minute that's cut from its roots. But you can keep it green for a period of time.
The only trees that are spraypainted are the white ones. The green trees are cut fresh from the farms so there is no reason to paint them.
2006-11-29 05:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you would stay alive with your head cut off! The tree is dead as soon as it is cut. How long it will stay GREEN depends on the environment it is placed in. If it is kept cool and watered, it may last for 3 or 4 weeks. If it got dry and hot at the tree lot, it may only last a couple of days after you get it home.
2006-11-29 05:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Until they are cut. After that, they begin to dry out and become a fire hazard. They stay green because they are spray painted. If it was cut when you bought it, it was already dead. Many people dig up a tree, put it in a wash tub, or some such thing and then replant it after Christmas.
2006-11-29 05:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Once you cut the tree down it's dead. Use lots of water in the stand and check daily. Get a fake tree and avoid the hassle.
2006-11-29 05:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
i agree never use a fake tree its kinda lazy. you need to keep it in lots of fresh water and remember too many lights on it can dry it out that being said i would wait til the 1st of dec. and you should be fine til christmas happy holidays
2006-11-29 05:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by nightyzz 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
its a gd idea to get a fake one to save time but if u want to get a real one water it but isnt it already dead when u cut it. good luck
2006-11-29 05:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
till they die
2006-11-29 05:18:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋