CARE AND SELECTION OF CUT CHRISTMAS TREES

HOW TO SELECT

1. Pick the variety you desire - for example, short
    needled, fragrant, ornament space friendly, etc.

2. Choose the shape and size - for example, tall, short,
    conical, full and so on.

3. Check the moisture content by feeling the weight of
    the tree and by bending small branches to make
    sure they are not brittle.

Now you have the perfect tree!!

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TREE

1. Make sure to make a fresh cut on the butt of your tree within two hours of getting it into water.

2. Make a solution with a tree preservative and water to put into your tree stand reservoir.

3. Check the water level and add water as necessary, at least once a day.

4. Remember, if the tree is not absorbing several cups of water or more per day, it will dry out in a short 
    period of time.

5. Be sure to locate your tree away from heat registers or simply close them for the season.

TREE VARIETIES

Fraser Fir - long lasting, short needles, very fragrant, lots of room for ornaments, rigid branches

Douglas Fir - long lasting, long needles, slightly fragrant, very full and dense

Noble Fir - long lasting, long needles, lots of gaps for ornaments, rigid limbs

Balsam Fir - Short needles, very fragrant, lots of room for ornaments, very important to keep will watered

White Pine - very long needles, lasts well , very dense, branches very soft and flexible

Colorado Blue Spruce - blue color is striking, short, sharp needles, rigid limbs, very full and dense, lots for
                                       gaps for ornaments, important to keep well watered

ENJOY YOUR TREE AND HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

 

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