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Selection of Christmas Trees
Given the many types of Christmas trees available and the various
ways in
which they can be bought, it's important to know certain qualities
that a
Christmas tree should have so that it will be suitable for decorating
and will
also last through the season.
One of the most important qualities a Christmas tree should have is
freshness. This makes buying a tree from a Christmas Tree Farm the
best option
because you will observe the tree being cut at the time it is purchased.
If a
tree is bought elsewhere, such as from a retail lot, it is important
to find out
where the tree came from and when it was cut.
To determine the freshness of a tree, observe whether it looks green
and
healthy, has a fragrant scent and has needles that are moist and flexible.
If
the needles appear dry or show browning, then that is a sign the tree
isn't very
fresh. If a large amount of green needles fall when a few branches
of the tree
are shaken, that's also a sign that the tree isn't the best one to
buy to last
for the entire season. The needles of fir trees should break crisply
when they
are bent. If a fir tree needle is bent and doesn't break readily with
pressure,
it might mean that the tree isn't absorbing water and that will affect
its
longevity.
Another reason a Christmas tree farm can be a better option for purchasing
a
Christmas tree is that it will be more likely to offer more species
of trees and
therefore a wider variety of shapes and sizes.
For those Christmas trees that are located on retail or other commercial
lots,
freshness can be determined by looking at the conditions in which
the trees are
kept. Observe whether the trees are kept in stands that hold water,
if baled
trees are protected from the wind and sun, if a fresh cut is put on
trees and if
the trees are tied down correctly.
Another quality to consider in selecting the right Christmas tree
is its size.
Before buying a tree, its important to decide where it will be placed
so that
the space can be measured. You will need to do a floor to ceiling
measurement
and then subtract at least 10-12 inches to get the maximum height
for the
Christmas tree. It is recommended that at least 10-12 inches of space
should be
between the top of the Christmas tree and the ceiling.
The bottom of the Christmas tree also needs to be checked to make
sure there is
adequate space between the end of it and the lowest branches. A small
diagonal
fresh cut, such as an inch, is made in that area to enhance absorption
of water,
which will make the tree last longer. This cut should be made just
before the
tree is placed in water. If a fresh cut is done and the tree is exposed
to the
air too long, the vessels can become blocked.
Along with freshness and size, a tree should be selected based on
the shape that
you like, the smell of the needles and bark and on how dense and sturdy
the
branches are. For the density and sturdiness of the tree, you need
to have an
idea how the tree will be decorated - how many heavy ornaments, Christmas
lights
or bows will be used. As an example, a fir tree that has sturdy branches
will be
better for holding heavy ornaments and a pine tree is good for Christmas
trees
that have light decorations such as bows and a string of Christmas
lights.
The texture of the branches and how durable or long-lasting the tree
will
be are also worth considering in choosing a perfect Christmas tree.
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