What kind of a Christmas Tree will last the longest???? I plan to cut my own tree, but this year, I need to put it up rather early (November 30th)...as I will be having an open house on Dec 1st for the Christmas Parade.....
I've not ever put it up quite this early and I know that some tend to last longer than others. I thought about getting one of the live ones you can plant outside afterwards, but these can only stay inside for about 1 week or they will go into shock when you bring it outside to plans - so this isn't an option.
So - - suggestions on what type of a tree and any "tips" for making them last longer would be greatly appreciated!!!
Here is a link to some information on the selection and care of your fresh cut christmas tree, so it will last a long time. Hope this helps. [URL=http://www.state.sd.us/doa/forestry/real_trees.htm
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I did think of a live tree to plant afterwards, but if you've never done this, you need to know that it will last no more than 7 days in the house. Not that it'll die inside, but it will not be able to survive the transition outside after that point.
After about 7 days, it is so used to being inside where it is warm that it will die of shock when you move it outide. (Since I need to put the tree up for Dec 1st, we're looking at a minimum of inhouse days of 25).....
The only way I could even justify having a live tree in my house is the fact that it truly is alive and will be planted.
My dad grew up in this area as a kid. Their old Christmas trees are still in the yard all these years later. He is 71 years old now. It's a lot more pleasurable to plant a tree than cut one down for holiday decor.
Shame on you for even thinking about cutting down a tree for holiday decor!
A good way to stop the needles from falling is watering the tree with warm water (note: not with hot or cool) so its good to get a 'holder' for it which you can put some water in.
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