With so many beautiful options available, it’s no surprise thatartificial Christmas treeshave increased in popularity.
Kurt Emmerich is the co-owner ofEmmerich Tree Farmand past president of the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York.
Each species has its own unique characteristics.
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This way, you minimize the time between cutting the tree and getting it into water.
Wherever you pick out a tree, avoid choosing one with dry, brittle needles.
A heavier fresh-cut tree signals it’s retained lots of water, meaning it’s likely to last longer.
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With this in mind, make preparations for your fresh-cut treebeforeyou leave for the tree farm or lot.
How Long Does a Live Christmas Tree Last?
According to Emmerich, most live Christmas trees last 4 to 6 weeks when properly trimmed and watered.
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Trimming your tree’s trunk removes clogged tissue at the base of its vascular system.
Depending on the tree you choose, you may need to trim its trunk more than once.
Some trees may take more effort to get them to drink water from the stand, Emmerich says.
He advises waiting a day or two between putting the tree in its stand and decorating it.
The cooler the environment, the fresher the tree will remain.
Perhaps those strings have been passed down through the generations and are now considered an heirloom.
While perfectly acceptable, incandescent tree lights emit heat that can contribute to drying out your tree.
While there are specialized Christmas tree humidifiers on the market (of course there are!
), the one you use when you have a cold would work just fine.
