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Tree Care Tips
When a Christmas tree is cut, over half of its weight is water.
With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your displayed
trees. Below are a number of tips relating to the care of
displayed trees:
1.
Displaying trees in water is the most effective way of
maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.
2.
In selecting a tree, make sure that the "handle" at the bottom
is long enough to allow the trunk to fit into you tree stand.
3.
Make a fresh cut to remove a 1⁄4" to 1" 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.
4.
Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible.
5.
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.
6.
Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does
not go below the base of the tree. Once the trunk is dried out,
the tree will no longer be able to take up water, even if the
trunk is re-submerged. Clean water is all that is needed to
maintain freshness.
7.
Displaying trees in water with proper care is the most effective
way of maintaining a tree's moisture. Some flame retardants can
damage needles and actually increase the rate of moisture loss
from trees.
8.
Use of miniature lights will produce much less heat and reduce
drying of the tree.
9.
Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. If
worn, replace with a new set.
10.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
11.
Always turn off the lights when leaving the house or when going
to bed.
12.
Monitor the tree for freshness. After Christmas or if the tree
is dry, remove it from the house.
13.
Go to
www.realchristmastrees.org and
type in your zip code to find a recycling program near you.
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