Picking a Fresh Christmas Tree

Fresh Christmas trees stay green longer and are less of a fire hazard than dry trees.

Checking for Freshness:

• Fresh trees are green

• Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches

• Fresh needles do not break when bent between fingers

• Trunk butt is sticky with resin

• A shower of falling needles when the trunk is bounced on the ground = tree is too dry

Caring for Trees:

• Cut off about 2 inches from the trunk for better water absorption

• Trim branches as necessary to set trunk in base of stand

• Keep water filled while tree is indoors.

• Keep tree away from heat sources; heated rooms dry tree faster