How To Buy A Real Christmas Tree ❲360p 2025❳

Once you pick your winner, ask the lot attendant to cut about off the bottom of the trunk. This opens up the "pores" so the tree can actually drink water. If you wait more than 6-8 hours to put it in water, the sap will seal the cut, and you'll need to trim it again. 5. Hydration is Key 💧

Snap a needle; it should give off a strong fragrance. 4. Get a Fresh Cut 🪚 how to buy a real christmas tree

Excellent needle retention and sturdy branches for heavy ornaments. Once you pick your winner, ask the lot

A fresh tree can drink a gallon of water in its first 24 hours. Check the reservoir . If the water level drops below the base of the trunk, the sap will harden, and the tree will stop absorbing water entirely. 6. Safety First 🔥 Get a Fresh Cut 🪚 Excellent needle retention

Lift the tree and tap the stump on the ground. A few brown needles are normal, but a shower of green needles means it's drying out.