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Fresh Cut Trees
 Fresh cut trees come in are available
in several varieties. The frasier fir is considered to be the top
of the line in fresh cut trees. Known for it's wonderful scent and
two toned needles this is indeed a good choice. Another nice thing
about the frasier fir is it's ability to retain it's needles.
The douglas fir is a softer version of a fir tree. It has the same
tendency to hold on to it's needle and is usually slightly less expensive.
The blue spruce is another favorite in cut trees. It has dense foilage
and a slighty grey or blue tint to the needles.
 The pine tree is by
far the favorite to most tree purchasers. It is the best value by far,
costing considerably less than others. Two varieties can be found in
this area...the long needle white pine and the shorter needled scotch
pine. Both of these trees are grown locally.
 Tree Care
All fresh cut trees will need a new cut before putting them
in a stand. Trim approximatly one inch off the bottom of the tree. Adding
tree preservative is a good idea if the tree will be indoors for more
than a week. The first watering should be warm water, this will help to
dissolve any sap that has congealed on the bottom of the trunk. Always
keep water in the tree stand, if your stand goes dry it may be necessary
to recut the tree to insure water is being absorbed.
Treating your tree with a fire retardent is something I highly recommend.
Buying your tree from a reputable dealer does not guarantee this. Ask
when you purchase your tree if it has been treated. The bluish color
that you can see on some trees is not fire retardent it is a paint the
growers use to make the trees look greener. Almost all tree lots and most
nurseries will stock a fire retardent during the christmas season.
on to Christmas Plant Care
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