A few, simple care tips will give
you greater enjoyment of your real Christmas tree and
will help to keep it fresh and fragrant throughout
the festive season.
Care for YOUR:
Care for your Cut Christmas Tree ...
When you get your tree home store it in cool conditions away from the wind and sunlight.
- Put the base of the tree in a bucket of water to prevent dehydration.
- When you are ready to take the tree into the house, cut 25mm - 50mm (1”- 2”) from the base of the tree before putting it in a stand that has watering facilities. By doing this you will have broken the seal on the base of the trunk and the tree will be able to take up as much water as it requires.
- The tree will require to be watered every day, as it will drink a lot of water, and may drink anything between 1.125L - 4.5L (2 pints to a gallon) of water a day.
- Do not place the tree near a fire or radiator as that will dry the tree out, and could cause needle drop.
Care for your Container Grown Christmas Tree ...
- Keep your tree outside until you are ready to decorate it.
- When you take it in, make sure that you place it away from direct heat.
- Water regularly, not allowing it to dry out.
- After Christmas either plant the tree out in your garden, or else repot it into a larger pot.
- Remember your tree will respond better if you feed it during the growing season.
- When taking the tree out after Christmas do not put it straight out into an exposed situation — rather put it into a garage or similar situation to allow it to acclimatise.
Care for your Christmas Wreath
- Keep in a cold place, preferably outside, until required.