All plants need water and a Christmas tree is no exception. Whether pot grown or fresh cut, a Christmas tree needs adequate water to stay fresh through the holiday season. To ensure the freshness of your tree and avoid the mess of dropped needles, supply your tree with sufficient water.

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

Always display a cut Christmas tree in a stand with a reservoir that holds sufficient water for the size of the tree. Just before placing the tree in the stand, cut another 1cm straight across the base of the trunk to allow for the maximum uptake of water. If the tree cannot be placed immediately into a stand, store it in a cool place with the trunk submerged in a bucket of water. Display the tree away from any heat source. Check the water level at least daily and ensure that the base of the tree stays continuously submerged.

Pot Grown Christmas Trees

Live Christmas trees should be kept moist, but not soggy, at all times. Do not allow the soil in the pot to dry out, as this will damage the tree. Place the pot on a drip tray to catch excess water but do not allow the pot to sit in standing water. To avoid unnecessary moisture loss, decorate with lights that do not give off heat. Re-pot the tree in a larger container, if necessary. If possible, acclimate the tree by placing it in a sheltered, unheated location before it is brought inside and then again before it is put into the garden.

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