Real Christmas Tree Tips?

Question

Im getting a real christmas tree for christmas this year for the first time. My family has never had one and it would be greatly helpful for anyone who has had one to give me tips! like: how often do i water it? do i need to put anything in the water for it? etc..

Answer 1

Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.

Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don't cut the trunk at an angle, or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree.

Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water.

Don't bruise the cut surface or get it dirty.
If needed, trees can be temporarily stored for several days in a cool location. Place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket that is kept full of water.

To display the trees indoors, use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. As a general rule, stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter. Devices are available that help maintain a constant water level in the stand.

Use a stand that fits your tree. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed.
Keep displayed trees away from sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day.

The temperature of the water used to fill the stand is not important and does not affect water uptake.

Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does not go below the base of the tree. With many stands, there can still be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.

Drilling a hole in the base of the trunk does not improve water uptake.

Use of lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, will reduce drying of the tree.

Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. If worn, replace with a new set.

Do not overload electrical circuits.
Always turn off the tree lights when leaving the house or when going to bed.

Monitor the tree for freshness. After Christmas or if the tree is dry, remove it from the house.

Go to www.realchristmastrees.org and type in your ZIP code to find a recycling program near you.

Never burn any part of a Christmas tree in a wood stove or fireplace.

Good luck!
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Answer 2

when u get the tree home u need to take it outside and cut an inch or two off the bottom of the trunk. this opens up the tubes so the tree can suck up water. as for watering, the first day u will need to water it often as it will be drinking A LOT. so check it every couple of hours to make sure it hasnt gone dry. then for the rest of the season check it a few times a day and water it as needed. u dont need to add anything to the water it should be fine

Answer 3

Watch the water, when the level starts getting low you want to add more. Bring up almost even with the top of the stand. Add a little sugar to the water. And cut your own, you don't always know how long ago those tree lot trees were cut. Could have been that day or it could have been a week ago.

Answer 4

When you get the tree home, cut off about 3 inches from the bottom, then put it in the stand immediately with warm water. I've heard that you should put 2 tablespoons of sugar in the water, but I've not seen it matter. Add water daily as it gets low until it is no longer absorbing the water.

Answer 5

get a tree skirt