Less than 0.0004% of Real Christmas Trees used each year are ignited in home fires and NEVER has a Real Christmas Tree caused or started a fire. If you’re still concerned, do a freshness test every few days and continue to add water to the stand.ĭo Real Trees present the type of fire hazards we often hear about on the news? Hot tap water in the tree stand increases water uptake in some trees. If a fresh cut was not made the tree will still take up water, but at a reduced rate. What if I forgot to make a fresh cut off the base of the tree before setting it up? The rate of water absorption will fluctuate from day to day. Second, the best indicator of dryness is the tree itself, not the water level in the stand. First, if you cut your own tree at a choose and cut farm, it will not absorb water right away since it has not had time to begin drying out. If you’ve followed all the care tips there are a couple of things to consider. What if my tree doesn’t seem to be absorbing water in the stand? Do NOT trim the sides of the trunk to fit it in a stand. You should also make sure the stand “fits” the tree - if it is too big or too small it might cause the tree to tip over. The most important characteristic is water capacity. There are several different types and styles of tree stands to choose from. Therefore, a stand that will hold a four-inch trunk should hold at least one gallon (4 quarts) of water with the tree in the stand.
Generally, a tree can use up to one quart of water per day for each inch of stem diameter. Check the water level frequently since trees can drink large amounts of water each day, particularly pre-cut trees during the first week of display. Water holding stands that are kept filled with plain water will extend the freshness of trees for weeks.Ĭhoosing a large capacity stand is one of the most important steps to maintaining your tree’s freshness. Some commercial additives and home concoctions can actually be detrimental to a tree’s moisture retention and increase needle loss. No! Research has shown that plain tap water is best. Should I add bleach, aspirin, fertilizer or other things to the water to make my tree last longer? It also makes the tree more difficult to hold upright in a stand and less stable. An angle or “V” cut will require more water depth to cover the cut surface. Once the water level falls below the exposed surface on a tapered trunk, drying will begin. This reduces the surface area of plant tissue that absorbs water molecules. Will tapering the base or cutting it at an angle increase the area that takes up water? Only one half inch is necessary, not one or two inches as is sometimes instructed. A fresh cut will reopen the pores that take up water. After time, generally 3 to 6 hours, the cut stump gets air in the plant tissue, which lessens a tree’s water absorption capacity. Is a fresh cut really necessary before putting a tree in a water stand?Īlways make a fresh cut if possible. However, if the overall color is faded, the bark of the outer twigs is wrinkled and the green, exterior needles easily fall off at a gentle touch or when the tree is bounced on a hard surface, it is excessively dry. Some dropping of older, interior needles is natural and normal. Is it okay to buy a tree that is losing its needles? Frequently asked questions The following are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from consumers and the media
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