Fresh Cut Holiday Tree Care
Keeping Your Tree Fresh in your Home!
- When you get your tree home, place it in a cool, sheltered area, such as an unheated garage or basement, where it is protected from the wind and sun.
- Before you put it up, make a fresh cut on the trunk at least one inch above the original cut to enable the tree to take up water. (The cut removes possible clotted resins that could prevent the tree from absorbing water.)
- Place the tree in a large capacity, water-holding stand. Don’t let the water supply run out because a seal will form on the tree trunk and the tree cannot take on any more water. A real Christmas tree with high moisture content will not support combustion.
- Check the water supply daily. A tree may absorb from a pint of water each day, depending on its size and condition.
- Don’t place the tree near heat sources, such as a fireplace, heating vent, etc., as this tends to dry it out prematurely.
- Check your electric lights and cords and discard any with frayed or worn out spots. Use only new U.L. approved electrical decorations.
- Sit back and enjoy the fresh cut fragrance and delight in the natural beauty of your real Christmas tree.
Colorants – Most Christmas tree, especially those in the pine family, tend to loose their bright green color in the fall of the year as the trees go into dormancy to protect themselves against our harsh winter temperatures. To enhance its appearance, some trees are colored with a colorant thar is formulated with pigments and acrylic latex. The pigment or acrylic latex components do not contain any ingredients that may be toxic to children, pets or the environment.
Environmental Facts – Real trees are recyclable and they are a renewable resources. Tree farms stabilize the soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife. Real Christmas trees absorb carbon dioxide and other gases to create fresh oxygen. One acre of Christmas trees reduces the daily oxygen requirement for 18 people. Christmas tree growers plant an average of three trees for every tree that is harvested during the Christmas season.
