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Caring for
Christmas Trees
Care When Selecting And Cutting Your Christmas Tree
Before you choose a particular tree, make sure it has a sufficient
handle. Too short of a handle may make your Christmas tree unable to
be displayed in your tree stand. Cutting off branches at the bottom
to create a longer handle may make the tree less attractive.
When caring for the cut surface on the bottom, avoid getting it
dirty or bruising it. Damage to this area can hurt the tree’s
ability to maintain its freshness. It is also unnecessary to drill a
hole or holes in the base of the truck. This will not help the
tree’s water uptake.
Cut off about a quarter inch to a full inch of the trunk base before
placing it in your Christmas tree stand. Avoid making angled or
v-shaped cuts, as they are less effective cuts that limit the amount
of water your tree is in contact with. The best cut is a
perpendicular one in relation to the stem axis.
Don’t remove outer layers of the trunk to get your tree to fit an
available stand. These layers are the most efficient at “drinking”.
Make sure that the tree you choose will fit your stand – or purchase
the tree first and buy the stand to fit!
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