![]() ![]() Mechanically shake the tree, if possible. Shaking the tree - When purchasing a tree from a choose-n-cut farm, have the producer However, some species are routinely sold without pruned handles, eg,ģ. Should have a handle 1 to 12 in (2.5 to 3.8 cm) long per ft (30 cm) of That the handle is long enough to allow display of the tree without cutting Bottom of the tree - Note the location of large branches at the bottom of the tree. Of height, you will have to cut off a large section of the lower trunk, and Aside from paying more than necessary, up to £10 per ft (30 cm) Size of the tree - Do not buy a tree that is too large for the area where it will beĭisplayed. Mechanical shakers can remove these needles, and reduce the potential for aĢ. Inside of the tree does not indicate that there is a problem with the tree. Shaking the tree, or dropping it onto the end of the trunk several timesįrom a height of about 1 ft (30 cm). Excessive needle loss can be detected by vigorously Get a healthy tree - Don't buy a tree that is losing green needles, or has dry, brittle twigs Rooted (balled & burlapped tree instead of a cut tree, see this page instead) Selecting a treeġ. Your cut Christmas tree will last longer, look better, drop fewer needlesĪnd be a reduced fire risk if it is cared for properly. Also, you can pick up a FREE cup of hot mulled apple cider while you’re shopping for your tree.Important Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree So if you’re up for a little extra work up-front, you might get to keep your tree for up to four months like we did! Shopping for a tree at Wolff’s is a really magical experience, too with their rows of beautiful trees in a host of sizes and varieties, including Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir and Concolor Fir. My only regret with keeping the tree up as long as we did was that we discovered that a poor ambitious bird had begun to build its nest among the branches of the tree! Sometime in March we decided it was time for the tree to go, although it was still as green as ever! (It did lose quite a few needles though). In our new home we have a big sliding door from our living room to our outside deck, so it was perfect to have the tree just outside the house but still visible from the living room. I tried this last year and to my surprise the tree lasted from Black Friday all the way through the holidays and then outside on our deck for another 3 months! Every year my husband and I debate how long we should keep our tree up for: He likes to keep it up well into the winter, and I like to have my living room back after the holidays. Tip: Avoid displaying the tree near large windows, heating vents or active fireplaces that will expose the tree to sun and heat and cause rapid loss of moisture. Frequently refill the stand with liquid so that the base of the trunk is always covered. A fresh tree will continue to use water, but at a reduced rate throughout the holiday season. Choose a tree stand that can hold plenty of water or solution-a fresh tree may soak up a quart or more of liquid per day! Expect a fresh tree to use one-half to two gallons of water the first day you bring it inside. After two days, remove the tree from the pail-saving the solution to add to the tree stand-and bring the tree inside.Ĥ. Keep the tree in a garage, porch or outside (but out of the wind) for two days. Fresh-cut trees can use corn syrup or sugar as an energy source instead of using up their own stored sugars.ģ. This solution gives the fresh-cut trees more energy to stay fresh. ▪ Wolff’s Epsom salt and Borax mix (free with a purchased Christmas tree) or 1 pinch Epsom salt plus ½ teaspoon BoraxĢ. ▪ 1 pint clear corn syrup or 2 cups sugar-water Outside the house, fill a 2-gallon pail with: If the cut base dries out, the sap will harden and the tree will not take in any more water.ġ. Keep water or mixture level well above the base of the cut at all times. It exposes a fresh surface and opens the tree’s pores so that the tree can easily absorb the water or preserving mixture. Submerge the trunk into a bucket of boiling water or boiling preserving mixture (recipe below). ![]() Here’s how it works:Īs soon as you return home with the tree, use a saw to make a fresh cut through the trunk’s base an inch from the bottom. ![]() I admit: I was pretty skeptical the first time I tried it out. If you’ve shopped for a Christmas tree at Wolff’s, you might have come across their intriguing concoction and instructions for preserving your Christmas tree. ![]()
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