Christmas Trees - How To Care For It



Posted: Saturday, November 24, 2007

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A freshly cut tree will absorb as much as a gallon of water or more in the first 24 hours after it is cut.
After that the general rule is that a tree needs approximately one quart of water per inch of trunk
diameter. Use only plain water in the tree stand. All the hype about evaporation reducers and chemicals for preservation do not help. Also, warm water is of no benefit. If possible use room temperature water or just cool out of the tap is fine.

An adequately watered tree will not only look and smell wonderful, it will not shed as many leaves or needles and the branches will not droop. But the most important reason to keep your tree and the leaves moist is to prevent a fire hazard. Try to use miniature lights for decoration as they produce less heat and therefore are less drying to the tree. Always keep the tree stand filled with water so the bottom is never exposed to air and allowed to dry. This can happen very quickly and dried sap will form a barrier resin over the cut end of the tree stump. If this resin forms on the base, it will prevent the tree from absorbing enough water and your tree dry out and die. The only remedy at this point will be to make a fresh cut on the bottom of the trunk and start over.

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